Orange Bliss Cheesecake

Name: Orange Bliss Cheesecake
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; Mini chocolate chips and sliced orange wedges, optional

A subtle orange-flavored filling contrasts nicely with a chocolate-crumb crust. Family and friends always comment on the wonderful flavor and color.—Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona

Ingredients

1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup orange juice
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Mini chocolate chips and sliced orange wedges, optional

Directions

Combine crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool.
In a saucepan, combine orange juice and gelatin; let stand for 5 minutes. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Cool for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy; gradually add gelatin mixture. Beat on low until well mixed. Chill until partially set, about 3 minutes (watch carefully-mixture will set up quickly).
Gently fold in whipped cream and orange zest. Spoon into the crust. Chill for 6 hours or overnight. Just before serving, run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with chocolate chips and oranges if desired.

Originally published as Orange Bliss Cheesecake in Taste of Home December/January 1997

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snowlily1

May 28, 2010

I've made this a couple of times and then lot the recipe, but remembered the name. It's very good and the folks who tried it enjoyed it very much. A nice Spring/Summer treat.