Description
A delicious twist on classic cheesecake featuring a creamy texture and a bright orange swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp gelatin
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Orange slices for garnish
- Cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to create a crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Dissolve the gelatin in water and stir it into the orange juice.
- Gently fold the orange mixture into the cream cheese batter to create a swirl effect.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chilled crust.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 45 minutes. Allow the cheesecake to cool, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream, orange slices, and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother batter. Use different citrus flavors if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, orange, baking, sweet treat