Description

This dessert is just in time for Easter, spring or summertime fun. It's a beautiful, layered, light, fluffy dessert that will bring back childhood memories of those creamsicles that we used to enjoy.

Ingredients

• Crust:
• non-stick cooking spray
• 11 oz. vanilla wafers, finely crushed
• 8 t. unsalted butter, melted
• 3 T. granulated sugar
• Whipped Cream:
• 2 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 c. plus 1 T. powdered sugar
• 1/2 t. clear vanilla flavoring
• Orange Jello Layer:
• 3/4 c. boiling water
• 3 oz. orange Jello
• 1 orange zest, about 2 1/2 to 3 T.
• Cheesecake Layer:
• 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1/2 t. clear vanilla flavoring
• Optional:
• real orange extract*
• orange colored food gel*

Steps

1. Crust:
2. Generously spray a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray; set aside.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers, granulated sugar, and the melted butter; mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated. Firmly press into the prepared springform pan. Place in the freezer while preparing the rest of the cake.