Mandarin Orange Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Chocolate, cream cheese and orange flavors blend beautifully in this diminutive cheesecake from Susan Manning of Detroit, Michigan. Try it when you crave a homemade treat! Ingredients:
1/2 cup crushed chocolate wafers (about 8 wafers) |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar |
4 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1 tablespoon orange marmalade |
1 cup whipped topping |
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of an ungreased 6-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and marmalade until blended. Fold in whipped topping. Arrange two-thirds of the oranges over the crust. Spread with cream cheese mixture. Decorate with remaining oranges. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Yield: 4 servings.
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