ORANGE-SWIRLED CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Orange-Swirled Cheesecake Dessert image

Swirls of homemade orange curd meander through white chocolate cheesecake bars. The special bars might remind you of a childhood treat -Orange Creamsicles. -Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

6 ounces shortbread cookies (about 23)
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup butter, melted
6 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cold water
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 large egg yolk
3 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. Place cookies and almonds in a food processor; cover and process until fine crumbs form. Stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until set, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 6 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange juice, water and zest until blended. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk. Return all to pan. Reduce heat. Cook, whisking continuously, 1 minute. Set aside to cool completely., Place baking chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in flour. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in sour cream and white chocolate mixture just until combined., Place 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture in a small bowl; stir in orange mixture until well blended. , Pour plain cream cheese mixture over crust. Drop orange batter by tablespoonfuls randomly over top. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. , Bake at 325° until filling is set, 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.