Orange Cream Cheesecake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings.
I love serving this impressive-looking cheesecake with its pretty layers and silky-smooth texture. The combination of orange gelatin, cream cheese and whipped topping is simply irresistible.
-Madonna Faunce, Boise, Idaho
Ingredients
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon grated orange zest
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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FILLING:
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1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
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3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1-1/4 cups sugar
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1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
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1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 envelope unflavored gelatin
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2 tablespoons cold water
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2 tablespoons boiling water
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1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
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TOPPING:
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2 cups whipped topping
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1/4 cup sugar
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Citrus fruits and lemon balm, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, cinnamon, orange zest and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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2.
Prepare orange gelatin according to package directions. Set aside 1/2 cup at room temperature. Chill remaining gelatin until slightly thickened, 40-60 minutes.
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3.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the milk, orange juice concentrate, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed 2 minutes longer.
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4.
In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into the room-temperature orange gelatin. Stir into cream cheese mixture, then fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust.
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5.
For topping, in a large bowl, beat whipped topping and sugar. Beat in refrigerated orange gelatin (mixture will be thin). Chill for 30 minutes. Gently spoon over filling (pan will be full). Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with fruit and lemon balm if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 433 calories, 22g fat (15g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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