ORANGE CHEESECAKE DESSERT

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Indulge your taste buds this holiday season with these heavenly cheesecake squares made in a 9 x 13 pan. The sweet raspberry topping is the crowning touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups shortbread cookie crumbs (about 22 cookies)
2/3 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup sugar, divided
1/3 cup butter, melted
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1-1/4 teaspoons almond extract
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar; stir in butter. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add orange juice concentrate and extract; beat until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Drain raspberries, reserving juice; set berries aside. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; gently stir in raspberries. Cool. Serve with cheesecake dessert.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.