Zutaten für Microwave Orange Cheesecake
- Butter
- Graham Cracker
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Orange Rind
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup orange marmalade
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Zubereitung von Microwave Orange Cheesecake
- **Make the crust:** In a 7-inch glass pie plate, melt 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine in the microwave on high (100%) for 45-60 seconds, or until melted.
- Add 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
- Stir until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly onto the bottom and sides of the pie plate.
- Microwave uncovered on high (100%) for 1-1 ½ minutes, or until set, rotating the pie plate halfway through.
- Set aside to cool.
- **Prepare the filling:** In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave 8 ounces of cream cheese on 50% power for 1-1 ½ minutes, or until softened.
- Add 1 large egg, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ cup sour cream. Stir until completely smooth.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel, ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Mix well until everything is incorporated.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared crust.
- Microwave on medium power (50%) for 8-10 minutes, or until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean. Rotate the pie plate a quarter turn every 2 minutes.
- Let the cheesecake cool slightly.
- **Prepare the topping:** In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat ¼ cup orange marmalade on high (100%) for 30-60 seconds, or until warm and pourable.
- Spoon the warm marmalade evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until completely set and chilled.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
74g
Fat
44g
Carbs
7g
