Orange Cheesecake

• 1 pkg. graham cracker crumbs
• 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges
• 1/4 c. Cointreau or other orange flavor liqueur
• 4 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 2 Tbsp. finely grated orange rind
• 2 tsp. orange extract
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 c. sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 c. orange juice
• 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. cornstarch

1. Press graham cracker crust mixture into a 10-inch spring-form pan.
2. Bake at 375u0b0 for 8 minutes; cool.
3. Drain mandarin oranges, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
4. Combine mandarin oranges and Cointreau; stir gently.
5. Set aside, stirring occasionally.
6. Combine cream cheese, orange rind and flavorings in large mixing bowl; beat until fluffy and gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.
7. Pour filling into pan.
8. Bake at 350u0b0 for 50 minutes or until cheesecake is almost set.

graham cracker crumbs, mandarin oranges, liqueur, cream cheese, orange rind, orange extract, vanilla extract, sugar, eggs, orange juice, cornstarch

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=435004 (may not work)