Sunshine Cheesecake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine cookie and cracker crumbs, 3 T. sugar and melted margarine with a fork until combined. Press mixture onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of 9 inch springform pan. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until just starting to brown. Cool on wire rack while preparing the filling.

2. 2

   Combine cream cheese, sugar, orange juice concentrate and 1 t. vanilla. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in flour and zest.

3. 3

   Pour filling into pan. Place pan onto a cookie sheet to keep pan stable. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until edges appear set when shaken. Remove pan from oven and set on wire rack.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, stir together sour cream, sugar and 1/2 t. vanilla. Carefully spread mixture over top of hot cheesecake.

5. 5

   Cool in pan for an additional 15 minutes. Run knife around edges to loosen sides. Continue cooling for 30 minutes. Remove sides of pan and cool for 2 hours. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

6. 6

   If desired garnish cheesecake with orange peel or fresh orange segments.

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