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Orange Cheesecake

Orange Cheesecake

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Prep Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:
  • ⅓ cup margarine melted
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
For the Filling:
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • 5 large eggs

Method
 

  1. Prep the Oven & Pan: Preheat oven to 475°F (246°C) and place a skillet with half an inch of water inside the oven.
  2. Make the Crust: Combine the ingredients for the crust in a bowl. Line a large pie pan with parchment paper and spread the crust onto the pan, pressing it firmly. Cover it with foil and keep it in the freezer until ready to use.
  3. Mix the Filling: Combine all the ingredients for the filling apart from the eggs in a bowl and mix well. Add in the eggs one at a time and beat until fully blended.
  4. Initial Bake: Remove the crust from the freezer and pour in the filling, spreading it evenly. Place the pie pan into the heated skillet in the oven and bake for about 12 minutes at 475°F.
  5. Reduce Heat & Continue Baking: Reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C). Continue to bake for about 50 minutes, or until the top of the cake is golden.
  6. Cool Gradually: Remove it from the oven and carefully move the skillet onto a wire rack to cool.
  7. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  8. Serve: Serve cold and enjoy!