Orange Chocolate CheesecakeCrust 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup granulated sugar Combine, and press onto the bottom and 1 1/2 inches up the sides of a greased 10-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes; cool completely. Filling 32 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 10 (1 ounce) squares white baking chocolate, melted In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and sour cream just until blended. Add chocolate. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until center is nearly set. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Topping 1 cup (8 ounce) sour cream 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 to 1 teaspoon orange extract 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, well drained Combine sour cream, sugar and orange extract. Spread over filling. Bake at 450 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes or until set. Chill, uncovered, for 1 hour. Arrange oranges on cheesecake. Cover and chill at least 4 hours. Yields 12 to 16 servings. |