Microwave Orange Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Microwave Orange Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; ⅔ cup finely crushed graham cracker; 1 tablespoon sugar; 6 ounces cream cheese; 1 egg, beaten; ⅓ cup sugar; ⅓ cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon orange rind, finely shredded; 3 tablespoons orange juice; ¼ teaspoon vanilla; ¼ cup orange marmalade

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
⅔ cup finely crushed graham cracker
1 tablespoon sugar
6 ounces cream cheese
1 egg, beaten
⅓ cup sugar
⅓ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon orange rind, finely shredded
3 tablespoons orange juice
¼ teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup orange marmalade

1
For crust, in a 7 inch glass pie plate cook butter or margarine, uncovered, on 100% power for 45-60 seconds or till melted.
2
Add crushed graham crackers and 1 tablespoon sugar.
3
Stir till all is moistened.
4
Press mixture firmly against bottom and sides of pie plate.
5
Cook, uncovered, on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or till set, giving pie plate a half-turn after 30 seconds.
6
Set aside.
7
In a microwave-safe mixing bowl cook cream cheese, uncovered, on 50% power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or till softened.
8
Stir in beaten egg, 1/3 cup sugar and sour cream until mixture is smooth.
9
Add orange peel, orange juice and vanilla.
10
Mix well.
11
Pour cream cheese mixture into crust.
12
Cook, uncovered, on medium for 8-10 minutes or till a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge come out clean, giving pie plate a quarter turn every 2 minutes.
13
(Center will be slightly set but not firm).
14
Cool slightly.
15
Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, cook orange marmalade on 100% power for 30-60 seconds or till warm.
16
Spoon over the top of the cheesecake.
17
Cool.
18
Refrigerate at least 3 hours or till set.

453

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, ⅔ cup finely crushed graham cracker, 1 tablespoon sugar, 6 ounces cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Microwave 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.

Microwave Orange Cheesecake

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