Add a photo

Fluffy Cheesecake Dessert

By: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites 
"Prepare a light, creamy filling with mild citrus flavor, then spoon 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 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

 

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 12 - 16 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.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese. Add marshmallow mixture; beat just until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
  3. 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

  • Editor's Note
  • This recipe was tested in an 850-watt microwave.
  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
ADVERTISEMENT

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by What's Cookin'   view full review
I made this recipe for Christmas Eve Dessert. I goofed and forgot to fold in the whipped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2009 by TPINFWA   view full review
I made this for our Bible Study group and they loved it as much as we did making it. Although...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2009 by Mommy.of.2   view full review
There should be sugar on the ingredient list....it's just a big sticky mess.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2011 by Shipoopie   view full review
Made this for the family I work for and they loved it!! It's always a good sign when you hear...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by ScrapTiffany Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We served this last night for dessert, and everyone loved it! Very easy to make, and quite...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by TRACY32999 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My son found this recipe and made it for me yesterday for Mother's Day. I have to say I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2011 by Cindy   view full review
Really good, thanks for the recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2010 by Julia Woo   view full review
My cheesecake loving family did not like this at all. The texture was not appealing.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by Kalona   view full review
I made this exactly per the instructions. Used fresh squeezed orange juice but couldn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by Dana   view full review
This is a tasty dessert that is easy to make. I don't like Cool Whip, so I used whipping...

 

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake

What’s cooking in Janesville? Creamy cheesecake with a splash of coffee.

New York-Style Cheesecake

See how to make sensational cheesecake the New York way.

Making Cheesecake

See how to make a classic cheesecake in five easy steps.

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States