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Orange Cheesecake

17/11/2023

I can propose a recipe for a delicious orange cheesecake with an Italian twist. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 200 g of dry biscuits (like Digestive)
  • 100 g of melted butter

For the filling:

  • 500 g of spreadable cheese (like Philadelphia)
  • 120 g of icing sugar
  • 200 ml of fresh cream
  • Grated zest of 2 untreated oranges
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 1 packet of powdered gelatin (or 10 g of fish gelatin)

For the topping:

  • 2 oranges (to obtain thin slices)
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of water
  • 2 tablespoons of orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier or Cointreau) – optional

Preparation

  1. Begin by preparing the base: finely chop the biscuits and mix them with the melted butter. Press this mixture evenly onto the bottom of a springform pan, creating a compact base. Refrigerate to firm up for about 30 minutes.

  2. For the cheesecake filling, place the spreadable cheese and icing sugar in a bowl. Work the two ingredients until you obtain a smooth cream.

  3. Add the grated orange zest and incorporate well.

  4. Heat the orange juice without bringing it to a boil, add the gelatin following the manufacturer’s instructions to completely dissolve it, then let the mixture cool and mix it with the cheese cream.

  5. Whip the cream and gently fold it into the cheese mixture to avoid deflating it.

  6. Pour the filling over the biscuit base and level with a spatula. Let it cool in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or better yet, overnight.

  7. For the topping, slice the oranges into thin slices removing the seeds. In a small pan, prepare a light syrup with sugar and water and, if you like, add the orange liqueur. Add the orange slices and cook for a few minutes until they are slightly candied.

  8. Arrange the orange slices on top of the set cheesecake and pour over the remaining syrup.

Curiosity

The orange cheesecake combines the rich and velvety cream typical of this dessert with the fresh, citrus aroma of oranges, making it perfect for a light after-dinner treat or for a special occasion. The addition of orange liqueur can further enhance the flavor, but it’s optional depending on taste and whether children are among the guests.

Orange Cheesecake