Orange Citrus Cheesecake

Serves: 6

Lilian Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

58

Spice

47

Sweetness

50

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 large

Orange

3 cup

Sugar

2 tbsps

Orange Juice

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

2

Line the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with a double layer of 18-inch-wide Reynolds Wrap(R) Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

3

Bring edges of the foil up and mold the foil around the sides of the springform pan to form a watertight seal outside of the pan

4

Zest 1 teaspoon orange zest from the orange

5

Juice 1/4 cup orange juice from the orange set both aside

6

Combine vanilla wafers, pecans (if using), and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a medium bowl

7

Stir in melted butter

8

Press the mixture onto the bottom and about 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the prepared springform pan

9

Place in a roasting pan

10

Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, flour, and orange zest together in a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed until combined

11

Add orange juice and beat until smooth

12

Beat in eggs and white chocolate

13

Pour filling into crust-lined pan

14

Place roasting pan on the oven rack

15

Pour enough boiling water into roasting pan to reach halfway up the sides of the springform pan

16

Bake 1 hour or until top is just set and edges jiggle slightly when pan is gently shaken

17

Turn oven off and allow cheesecake to stand in oven for 1 hour (it will continue to set up during standing time in oven)

18

Remove springform pan from water bath and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes

19

Using a small sharp knife, loosen the crust from sides of the springform pan cool for 30 minutes

20

Remove sides of springform pan cool cheesecake on wire rack for 2 hours

21

Cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving

22

Top with Cranberry Orange Sauce to serve

23

Cranberry Orange Sauce: Combine 1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons orange juice in a small saucepan over medium heat

24

Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved and the cranberries start to break down

25

Remove from heat and cool completely before serving