Description
A festive cheesecake featuring a creamy orange creamsicle filling on a buttery shortbread crust, ideal for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine shortbread crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla; mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until set.
- Cool on a rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth texture. Garnish with whipped cream and orange slices for extra appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 7g