Description
A rich, baked cheesecake flavored with orange zest and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Zest of 2 large oranges
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix in melted butter until crumbs are moistened. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 1/2 cups sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until just combined.
- Beat in the orange zest and orange juice. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Place the springform pan inside a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan (this is a water bath).
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven, crack the oven door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- For easier slicing, run a thin knife dipped in hot water around the edge of the cheesecake before removing the springform ring.
- If you do not want to use a water bath, bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes, but monitor closely for cracks.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 65 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, orange, spiced, cream cheese, graham cracker crust, baked dessert