Description
Arianna Frea’s creamy orange cheesecake is a rich and delicious dessert with a smooth texture and a vibrant citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Units
- 7 oz (200 g) Digestive biscuits (14 biscuits)
- 7 tbsp (100 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg white
- Unsalted butter, for greasing
- Grated rind and juice from 3 oranges
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 lb (700 g) cream cheese, softened
- 200 ml sour cream, room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 6 tbsp bitter orange marmalade
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan with unsalted butter and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse the Digestive biscuits until finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool. Once cooled, brush the crust with the egg white and let dry.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 275°F (140°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated rind and juice from the oranges with the sugar. Add the cream cheese and sour cream and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, until the filling is smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- On low heat, warm the orange marmalade, then strain it through a fine strainer. Spread a thin layer over the chilled cheesecake with a tablespoon.
- Let the glaze set, then serve.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth filling.
- The cheesecake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with fresh orange slices or a dollop of whipped cream for added flavor.
- Make sure to cool the cheesecake gradually to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 30
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 120