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Elegant Orange Blossom Cheesecake

Elegant Orange Blossom Cheesecake
This recipe makes 12 servings with 604 calories, 10g of protein, and 43g of fat each. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of gingersnap cookies, sugar, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Instructions

1
Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
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In a large bowl, combine crumbs, 2 teaspoons orange peel and butter. Press onto bottom and 2-in. up sides of prepared pan.
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In a large saucepan, combine orange juice and ginger; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Strain and discard ginger.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in ginger syrup, melted chocolate, vanilla and remaining orange peel.
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Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
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Pour into crust.
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Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
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Bake at 325° for 70-80 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull.
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9
Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
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For candied orange slices, in a large skillet, combine water and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
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Add orange slices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 45 minutes or until translucent.
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Drain oranges on a wire rack; arrange in a single layer on waxed paper to dry.
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Remove sides of pan. Top cheesecake with candied orange slices. Refrigerate leftovers.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 50 m.
Servings12
Health Score5
Dish TypesSide Dish
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