The Best Fluffy Orange Cheesecake: Easy Creamy Citrus Dessert Recipe
A bright and fluffy orange cheesecake with a buttery vanilla wafer crust and a silky citrus glaze. This easy baked recipe is the perfect refreshing dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1/1/2 cups vanilla wafers crushed
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tbsp sugar (only if using graham crackers)
For the Filling
- 500 g cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yoghurt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 oranges zested
- 1/3 cup orange juice for glaze
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Optional Orange Glaze
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prep the Base: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Stir together the crushed wafers and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into a lined springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let it cool completely while you prep the filling.
- Create the Batter: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until the mixture is glossy and smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate them; over-beating at this stage can cause the cake to puff up and then sink.
- The Citrus Infusion: Fold in the sour cream, heavy cream, orange zest, and fresh orange juice. Finally, sift in the cornstarch and fold gently until no white streaks remain.
- The Bake: Pour the batter over your cooled crust and tap the pan on the counter to release trapped air. Bake at 160°C for 45–55 minutes. You are looking for set edges and a center that still has a slight, gelatin-like jiggle.
- The Slow Cool: Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and leave the cheesecake inside for one hour. This is the crucial step for a perfect texture!
- Glaze and Chill: If using the glaze, whisk the juice, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened. Let it cool slightly before pouring it over the cake. Transfer the cheesecake to the fridge for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 7gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 1370IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 0.4mg
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