Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

12 ounces vanilla wafers
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 (8 oz. each) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 cups heavy cream
1 box (3 oz.) orange jello
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of one orange

Directions:

Pulse vanilla wafers in a food processor until it resembles crumbs. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and melted butter, pulsing to combine.
Spray a 9-inch springform pan generously with cooking spray and press mixture into the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides. Chill in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.