ORANGE CREAM CHEESECAKE

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I love serving this impressive-looking cheesecake with its pretty layers and silky-smooth texture. The combination of orange gelatin, cream cheese and whipped topping is simply irresistible. -Madonna Faunce, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
TOPPING:
2 cups whipped topping
1/4 cup sugar
Citrus fruits and lemon balm, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, cinnamon, orange zest and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Prepare orange gelatin according to package directions. Set aside 1/2 cup at room temperature. Chill remaining gelatin until slightly thickened, 40-60 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the milk, orange juice concentrate, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed 2 minutes longer., In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into the room-temperature orange gelatin. Stir into cream cheese mixture, then fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust., For topping, in a large bowl, beat whipped topping and sugar. Beat in refrigerated orange gelatin (mixture will be thin). Chill for 30 minutes. Gently spoon over filling (pan will be full). Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with fruit and lemon balm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 22g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

junior cadet
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Yum!


Malik Shiraz
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This cheesecake was amazing!


Sabrina Smith
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I will definitely be making this cheesecake again.


Augustine Hinneh
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This cheesecake was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Salman Stylish
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I loved this cheesecake! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect.


Elvis Hansard
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This cheesecake was delicious! The orange flavor was subtle and the cream cheese filling was rich and creamy. The crust was also very good.


maral Ganbaatar
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the springform pan, but other than that, it was a great recipe. The cheesecake was delicious and the orange flavor was perfect.


Paradise Peep
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The orange flavor was nice and the crust was flaky.


redwan aunonto
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I love the combination of orange and cream cheese in this cheesecake. It's a refreshing and delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion.


believe muntwabu
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The orange flavor was just right, and the cream cheese filling was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Muazam Imran
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The orange and cream cheese flavors are the perfect combination, and the crust is always flaky and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Terry Mcmillan
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The orange flavor was subtle and refreshing, and the cream cheese filling was rich and creamy. I loved the graham cracker crust, which added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this cheesecake again.