Best Heavenly Orange Cheesecake Recipes

ELEGANT ORANGE BLOSSOM CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a large bowl, combine crumbs, 2 teaspoons orange zest and butter. Press onto bottom and 2-in. up sides of prepared pan., In a large saucepan, combine orange juice and ginger; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Strain and discard ginger., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in ginger syrup, melted chocolate, vanilla and remaining orange zest. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° for 70-80 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., For candied orange slices, in a large skillet, combine water and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Add orange slices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 45 minutes or until translucent. Drain oranges on a wire rack; arrange in a single layer on waxed paper to dry., Remove sides of pan. Top cheesecake with candied orange slices. Refrigerate leftovers.

HEAVENLY ORANGE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. In a small bowl mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together. press in the bottom of a 9" springform pan. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool while mixing the cheesecake. Reduce the oven to 300 degrees.
• 2. In a large bowl mix the cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract, heavy cream, orange juice, and 2 tbsp. orange zest mixing just until well blended. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition. Do not over mix. Pour into prepared pan.
• 3. Bake for one hour or until the edges are set and the center has a slight giggle to it. Leave the cheesecake in the oven for at least 1 hour without opening the oven door. Remove from the oven, allow to cool to room temperature. Leaving in the pan chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• 4. Run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen from the ring of the pan. Now release the ring and remove.
• 5. In a small bowl mix the 8oz. sour cream, 1/2 tsp. orange zest, and 1/3 cup powdered sugar together. Spread on top of the cheesecake. Chill until ready to eat.

HEAVENLY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Crust.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• With cooking spray, lightly coat 9-inch spring form pan.
• In bowl, mix crumbs and cinnamon.
• Drizzle in butter; toss with fork until evenly moistened.
• Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of pan.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden and crust is set;.
• Let cool on rack.
• Wrap outside of pan with Heavy Duty foil.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
• Filling:.
• In large bowl, with electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese.
• 2 to 3 minutes or until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar, scraping sides of bowl with rubber spatula, until smooth.
• With mixer on medium speed, add sour cream and vanilla.
• Beat in eggs, one at at time, just until incorporated. Pour into crust.
• Set filled pan in center of large roasting pan. Carefully pour enough boiling water into roasting pan to reach halfway up sides of springform pan.
• Bake 70 to 75 minutes, until center is almost set but still slightly jiggly. (DO NOT OVER BAKE; cake will firm as it cools). Let cool in water for 15 minutes. Transfer springform pan to cooling rack; let cool completely. Remove foil. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Run thin knife blade around edge of pan; remove pan sides. Transfer to serving plate. Let stand at room temperature 1/2 hour. Garnish with blueberries and strawberries.