CREAMSICLE CHEESECAKE

If you've always enjoyed the flavor of a creamsicle, then this recipe is right up your alley!   Better still, if you are a cheesecake lover, this is a super simple no bake variety.

INGREDIENTS:

CRUST

24 Golden Oreo cookies, crushed (including center)

6 Tbsp. melted butter 

pinch of salt

FILLING

1 (3oz) box orange Jell-O

1 C. boiling water

2 C. whipped topping

2 (8 oz.) blocks, softened cream cheese

¼ cup sour cream

1 C. powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

pinch of salt

GARNISH

1 C. whipped topping

1 clementine, peeled and separated into segments

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, dissolve Jell-O in boiling water.  Set aside to cool completely.

Make crust:  In a medium bowl, mix together the Oreo crumbs, butter, and salt.  Press into the bottom of an 8" springform pan.

Make filling:  In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla and salt.  Fold whipped topping into cream cheese mixture.  Pour half of mixture into the cooled Jell-O.   Whisk until smooth.

Onto the crust, alternate pouring ¼ cup dollops of cream cheese and Jell-O mixture until both mixtures are gone.  With a butter knife, gently swirl the layers.  Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours, or until firm.

To serve:  Place a dollop of whipped topping on the top of the cake.  Top with a segment of clementine, and serve.

Enjoy!

recipe c/o:  www.delish.com