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Orange Liqueur Cheesecake

An orange liqueur infusion and some orange zest add a vibrant touch to this silky cheesecake.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup orange liqueur
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F and press the crust into a springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
  3. Mix in the orange liqueur, zest, and sour cream until silky.
  4. Pour over the crust and bake 60-65 minutes until just set.
  5. Cool slowly in the oven with the door ajar to avoid cracks.
  6. Chill at least 6 hours, then garnish with extra zest before serving.

Notes

Candied orange peel on top makes a gorgeous finishing touch.