As usual, I find a recipe. Make it my own.
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Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (I am not partial to graham crackers. I was going to use a plain chocolate cookie, but couldn't find them in the store. Instead I used Ginger Snaps. Also I crushed up and melted a Toblerone bar and a tablespoon or two of dark Dutch chocolate powder.)
- 1/2 cup butter melted
For the Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese room temperature (2 block packages)
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp of granulated sugar (I used 3/4 of a cup. I don't need that sugar blast)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges in light syrup drained ( I used two of my home grown oranges)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream (already whipped)
Instructions
For the Crust
- Thoroughly grease a 9 inch springform pan. (I sprayed with Pam) I
- Put the cookies in the food processor and create crumbs.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together cookie crumbs, chocolate and melted butter together until combined.
- Press crust mixture into the bottom (and sides) of the pan.
For the Cheesecake Filling
- While cookie crust chills, add cream cheese, sugar, oranges and vanilla to your stand mixer or to a bowl with your hand mixer. Mix until smooth. (I only have a hand mixer but that seemed to do the job.
- Gently fold whipped cream into filling using a spatula.(This is as far as I have got. Wish me luck)
- Remove the springform pan from the refrigerator and pour filling into it and smooth with a spatula.
- Freeze cheesecake for at least 4 hours then use a hot knife cut slices. Keep frozen and put in refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Decorate and garnish with additional whipped cream and oranges. I plan on adding strawberries and blueberries.
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