Orange-Swirled Cheesecake Dessert Recipe

Name: Orange-Swirled Cheesecake Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces shortbread cookies (about 23); 1/3 cup slivered almonds; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 6 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cold water; 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest; 1 large egg yolk; 3 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

6 ounces shortbread cookies (about 23)
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup butter, melted
6 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cold water
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 large egg yolk
3 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Place cookies and almonds in a food processor; cover and process until fine crumbs form. Stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until set, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 6 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange juice, water and zest until blended. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk. Return all to pan. Reduce heat. Cook, whisking continuously, 1 minute. Set aside to cool completely.
3
Place baking chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool.
4
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in flour. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in sour cream and white chocolate mixture just until combined.
5
Place 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture in a small bowl; stir in orange mixture until well blended.
6
Pour plain cream cheese mixture over crust. Drop orange batter by tablespoonfuls randomly over top. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl.
7
Bake at 325u00b0 until filling is set, 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces shortbread cookies (about 23), 1/3 cup slivered almonds, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 6 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Orange-Swirled Cheesecake Dessert 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.

Orange-Swirled Cheesecake Dessert

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