Ingredients for Heavenly Chilled Orange Cheesecake
- Chocolate Wafer Crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- Unflavored Gelatin
- Orange Juice
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- Whipping Cream
- Orange Zest
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How to Make Heavenly Chilled Orange Cheesecake
- Bloom the gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold orange juice. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
- Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Dissolve gelatin: Gently heat the softened gelatin mixture over very low heat, stirring constantly, until completely dissolved. Do not boil.
- Beat the cheese mixture: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate gelatin: Gradually add the dissolved gelatin to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Chill and fold: Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until slightly thickened (about 30 minutes). Gently fold in the whipped cream and candied orange peel.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Chill until firm: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely firm.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with orange slices and fresh mint sprigs before serving (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
130g
Fat
192g
Carbs
14g
