Description
These Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes are the ultimate blend of creamy vanilla cheesecake and zesty orange flavor. A buttery graham cracker crust supports a luscious citrusy filling, topped with homemade whipped cream and orange zest sparkle. Whether you’re searching for a quick breakfast treat, a summer dessert, or a fun party snack, this easy recipe fits the bill. Great for anyone needing new dessert ideas, brunch inspiration, or healthy-ish food ideas packed with flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange sanding sugar or extra zest for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin or mini cheesecake pan.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly combined.
3. Press mixture into the bottom of each cavity. Bake for 5-6 minutes and cool.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until completely smooth.
5. Add granulated sugar and beat again until creamy. Scrape sides of bowl.
6. Add sour cream, orange zest, juice, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
7. Beat in eggs one at a time until just incorporated—do not overmix.
8. Spoon filling over crusts, filling nearly to the top.
9. Lower oven temp to 300°F and bake for 16–18 minutes until centers are slightly jiggly.
10. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
11. Whip cold heavy cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
12. Top each cheesecake with whipped cream and orange zest or sanding sugar.
13. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Always use room temperature cream cheese for smooth batter.
Don’t skip the fresh orange zest—it gives real creamsicle flavor.
Use a mini cheesecake pan for the cleanest edges and easiest removal.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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