Get the App

Recipes

Find a Recipe Blue Ribbon Recipes Pinch It!™ Feed Browse All Recipes

Editorial

Food Bites & Articles Videos What is a Blue Ribbon? Meet the Test Kitchen

Community

Member Recipes Groups Sweepstakes Contests Shopping

grandmy's sunshinesicle orange cheesecake

(2 RATINGS)
982 Pinches 17 Photos
crazychelf avatar
davenport, FL
Updated on Apr 12, 2024

I was inspired by the fundraising that my girlfriends and I did. During the fundraising, I came up with this great idea for orange cheesecake. When we gave the Sunshine Foundation their money, I also presented them with my inspiration for this orange "smiling" cheesecake. Hopefully, I will have more brainstorming ideas and come up with more to help give children and families a big smile and hugs.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This delicious cheesecake does, indeed, remind us of creamsicles from childhood. It has a graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a fluffy orange cream topping. Light and refreshing, this orange cheesecake is a refreshing dessert that will appeal to kids of all ages.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 45 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 1 1/2 cups graham craker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • CHEESECAKE FILLING
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Splenda or your favorite sugar
  • 1/4 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • TOPPING
  • 8-12 ounces Cool Whip
  • 2-3 teaspoons orange zest
  • 2-3 dashes orange extract
  • 2-3 dashes orange food coloring
  • Additional orange zest, curls, and slices for decorating (optional)

How To Make grandmy's sunshinesicle orange cheesecake

  • Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
    Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ginger.
    Step 2
    Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ginger.
  • Press crumbs into the baking dish.
    Step 3
    Press the crumbs firmly into the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar.
    Step 4
    Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl on medium speed until well blended.
  • Add milk, flour, and extracts.
    Step 5
    Add milk, flour, orange extract, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  • Add the eggs.
    Step 6
    Add eggs one at a time. Scrape bowl between each addition and blend until smooth.
  • Pour over the chilled crust.
    Step 7
    Pour over the chilled crust.
  • Bake until the center is almost set.
    Step 8
    Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until the center is almost set (jiggly).
  • Cool completely.
    Step 9
    Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Run a knife around the edges.
    Step 10
    When it comes out of the oven, run a knife along the long sides of the cheesecake. After it is cooled, refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Mix the Cool Whip, orange extract, orange food coloring, and orange zest.
    Step 11
    Mix the tub of Cool Whip with the orange extract, orange food coloring, and orange zest. Fold together until blended. Add additional drops of food coloring until the color is to your liking.
  • Spread over cooled cheesecake.
    Step 12
    When ready to serve, spread the fluffy topping over the chilled cheesecake. Decorate with additional orange zest, curls, and slices.
  • Remove and cut into pieces.
    Step 13
    If serving in slices, remove the cheesecake from the pan by lifting it by the parchment paper ends. Then slice.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Collection: Summer Desserts!
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes