A Cheatatarian’s Dilemma

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Orange-Kissed Cheesecake Recipe October 2, 2009

http://twitpic.com/photos/divku for pictures :)

Filling Ingredients:

- Eggs (4 large)

- Sugar (to taste- minimum one cup)

- Ricotta cheese (16 oz)

- Fat-free Cream Cheese (16 oz)

- Orange rind crushed (half cup)

- Lemon Juice (half cup)

- Mandarin Oranges

Crust Ingredients

- Graham Crackers

- Sugar

- Butter

Note: If I don’t mention quantity then it means I don’t remember so use what makes sense.

Other stuff

- Pre-heated oven

- 9 inch pie plate

- Hand-held blender

Crust Recipe:

- Mix crushed Graham Crackers and sugar with butter

- Set on 9 inch pie plate till it is smooth and flat (Eg. Press with bottom of measuring cup)

Filling Recipe:

- Blend in one by one (this is important for smoothness and flavor)

- eggs (one at a time) with sugar and fat-free cream cheese

- Ricotta cheese

- crushed orange rind (can be substituted with half-tsp orange essence)

- lemon juice

Spread cheese cake filling on crust. Bake at 350 F for 50 minutes.

Garnish with mandarin oranges.

You can substitute cream cheese/ricotta, with anything else. If you want New York style, use sour cream.

 

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