A refreshing and creamy dessert with a citrus twist!
📝 Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
For the Filling:
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments (drained, for garnish)
For the Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup orange marmalade
- 1 tablespoon water
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened.
- Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan, covering the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
2. Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the orange zest, fresh juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping in two batches to keep the filling light and fluffy.
3. Assemble the Cheesecake:
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