Elegant Orange Blossom Cheesecake

• 3 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 60 cookies)
• 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons grated orange zest, divided
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1-1/2 cups orange juice
• 1/3 cup sliced fresh gingerroot
• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 6 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 small navel oranges, thinly sliced

1. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine crumbs, 2 teaspoons orange zest and butter. Press onto bottom and 2-in. up sides of prepared pan.
3. In a large saucepan, combine orange juice and ginger; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Strain and discard ginger.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in ginger syrup, melted chocolate, vanilla and remaining orange zest. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
5. Bake at 325u0b0 for 70-80 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
6. For candied orange slices, in a large skillet, combine water and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Add orange slices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 45 minutes or until translucent. Drain oranges on a wire rack; arrange in a single layer on waxed paper to dry.
7. Remove sides of pan. Top cheesecake with candied orange slices. Refrigerate leftovers.

cookies, orange zest, butter, orange juice, fresh gingerroot, cream cheese, sugar, white baking chocolate, vanilla, eggs, water, sugar, oranges

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/elegant-orange-blossom-cheesecake/ (may not work)