ORANGE CREAM CHEESECAKE

Orange Cream Cheesecake image

Provided by donna morales

Number Of Ingredients 17

FOR THE CRUST
2 c graham cracker crumbs
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp grated orange peel
1/2 c melted butter
FOR THE FILLING
1 pkg orange gelatin (3 oz. size)
3 pkg cream cheese, softened (8 oz. size)
1 1/4 c granulated sugar
1 can(s) evaporated milk (5 oz. size)
1 tsp lemon juice
1/3 c orange juice concentrate
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
8 oz whipped cream topping, thawed
FOR THE TOPPING
2 c whipped topping
1/4 c granulated sugar

Steps:

1. Combine the cracker crumbs, cinnamon, orange peel and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10" springform pan. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Prepare gelatin according to package directions. Set aside 1/2 cup at room temperature. Chill remaining gelatin until slightly thickened, about 80 minutes. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar for 2 minutes. Gradually bet in milk and lemon juice. Beat on medium high speed 2 minutes longer. Gradually beat in orange juice concentrate, vanilla and room temperature gelatin. Fold in whipped topping. Pour over prepared crust. In a mixing bowl, beat whipped topping and sugar. Beat in refrigerated gelatin, (mixture will be thin). Chill for 30 minutes. Gently spoon over filling. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Can garnish with orange peel strips is desired.