Fluffy Cheesecake Dessert Recipe
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Fluffy Cheesecake Dessert

By: Rhonda Miller 
"In Bethalto, Illinois, Rhonda Miller prepares a light, creamy filling with mild citrus flavor, then spoons it over a simple vanilla wafer crust. The yummy result makes an appealing ending to a summer meal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

Directions

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine marshmallows and orange juice. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir until smooth. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese. Add marshmallow mixture; beat just until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Combine wafer crumbs and butter; set aside 3/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumbs into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. pan. Spoon cream cheese filling over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Store in the refrigerator.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2007 by shoshannah Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was delicious! I added a layer of 1 can of blueberry pie filling, and a layer of whipped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by SARAHSNC   view full review
This dessert was very good. I was disappointed that it didn't have as much orange flavor as I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2007 by Korrine   view full review
This is a very good recipe. I did make the following changes: substituted crushed ginger...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by Katie O'   view full review
Yum!! This a great dissert! I used shortbread cookies instead of the vanilla wafers and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2007 by ChristinaAW   view full review
So very easy to make, came out perfect and everyone loved it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by Tzmuldrow   view full review
I recently made this "cheesecake" for a party and LOVED IT. I normally do not eat cheesecake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2010 by evrykissuwastd   view full review
This is seriously the BEST cheesecake ever! It is light and fluffy and absolutely delicious. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2012 by Cath   view full review
This was an easy recipe. My son loved it as is, but I also had cherry pie filling to top it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2011 by mominml   view full review
Light, fluffy dessert. I used graham cracker crumbs instead of vanilla wafers. My kids...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2008 by mmal   view full review
This was very good, requiring very little work. I also substituted cinnamon graham crackers...

 

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