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a delicate orange cheesecake topped with candied orange slices in a wide horizontal shot, edible flowers around the plate, set on a pale linen surface, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Orange Blossom Sour Cream Cheesecake

An orange cheesecake fountain has an elevated flavor from orange blossom water and a sour cream accent.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange blossom water
  • 1 tbsp orange zest

Method
 

  1. Press the crumb mixture into a pan and chill.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Mix in the orange juice, blossom water, and zest.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then pour over the crust.
  5. Bake at 325F for 65 minutes until just set.
  6. Cool and chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Orange blossom water is potent, so add it sparingly.