Mandarin Orange Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Mandarin Orange Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound phyllo (filo) pastry sheets; 1 x butter unsalted, melted, for brushing filo; 1 small mandarin oranges; 8 ounces cream cheese room temp.; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 each egg yolks; 1 teaspoon orange zest fresh, (or lemon); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon orange blossom water

Servings: persons

1/2 pound phyllo (filo) pastry sheets
1 x butter unsalted, melted, for brushing filo
1 small mandarin oranges
8 ounces cream cheese room temp.
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sugar
2 each egg yolks
1 teaspoon orange zest fresh, (or lemon)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon orange blossom water

1
TO ASSEMBLE Drain the mandarin orange segments thoroughly.
2
In a mixer bowl, combine the cream cheese, ricotta, sugar, egg yolks, grated orange peel, and vanilla.
3
Add the oranges.
4
Follow the folding instructions for the shape you have chosen.
5
Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven until golden brown, about 50 minutes.
6
While the cheesecake is baking, prepare the syrup topping.
7
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water, bring to a boil, and then lower the heat and simmer about 5 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat and, when cool, add the orange blossom water.
9
When the cheesecake comes out of the oven, cut it into square- or diamond-shaped pieces.
10
Spoon the cooled syrup evenly over the top.
11
Return it to the oven for about 4 minutes.
12
Then, let the cheesecake cool about 2 hours before serving.

707

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound phyllo (filo) pastry sheets, 1 x butter unsalted, melted, for brushing filo, 1 small mandarin oranges, 8 ounces cream cheese room temp., and more.

Yes, Mandarin Orange Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mandarin Orange Cheesecake

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