Orange Cheesecake Cups Recipe: A Delicious and Easy Dessert
Creamy orange-infused cheesecake layered over a crisp biscuit crust in elegant individual cups. Topped with fresh orange segments and a glossy citrus glaze for a refreshing dessert that balances tangy and sweet flavors.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 1 cup digestive biscuit crumbs (or graham crackers)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- For the Filling:
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 tsp gelatin + 1 tbsp water (optional, for stability)
- For the Topping:
- 2 oranges, segmented
- 2 tbsp orange marmalade (heated and strained for glaze)
- Optional: Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Make Crust: Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press 1 tbsp into each serving cup. Chill 15 mins.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, zest, juice, and vanilla until smooth. If using gelatin, bloom in water, melt, then mix in. Fold in whipped cream.
- Layer: Pipe or spoon filling over crusts. Chill 4+ hours.
- Finish: Top with orange segments and brush with marmalade glaze. Garnish with mint.
Notes
- Zest Tip: Use organic oranges and zest before juicing
- Make Ahead: Keep assembled cups refrigerated for 3 days
- No-Bake: Skip gelatin for softer texture (serve same day)
- Variations: Add 1 tsp Grand Marnier for adult version
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/orange-cheesecake-cups/
