Orange Chip Cheesecake Recipe

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I love to adapt and mix recipes, which led to the creation of this creamy treat many years ago. It came to mind immediately when I was planning the orange theme menu. In this case, the distinctive citrus flavor is complemented by chocolate! —Susan West North Grafton, Massachusetts

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Orange Chip Cheesecake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 8 Servings
15 25 40

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
  • 3/4 to 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 chocolate crumb or graham cracker crust (9 inches)
  • TOPPING:
  • 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • Additional chocolate chips

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in salt and orange extract just until blended. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour filling over crust. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; increase temperature to 425°.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, garnish with oranges and additional chocolate chips. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 519 calories, 33 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 128 mg cholesterol, 417 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Orange Chip Cheesecake in Taste of Home February/March 2001, p37

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Reviewed on May. 25, 2011 by sj55

This was so easy and so tasty too-

 
 
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