Description
A creamy and tangy orange cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla, then mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in orange juice and zest until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh oranges for the best flavor.
- Top with whipped cream for extra richness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: orange cheesecake recipe