Description
A creamy and refreshing cheesecake with a delightful orange flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, orange juice, orange zest, eggs, and vanilla. Blend until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh oranges.
- Let the cheesecake sit out at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and orange slices if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: orange creamsicle cheesecake