Ingredients
1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
32 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp orange zest
1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Step 2: Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Add vanilla, orange juice, orange zest, and sour cream, mixing on low speed until combined.
Step 5: Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated to avoid adding too much air.
Step 6: Pour the batter over the crust and bake in a water bath for 70-75 minutes or until the edges are set.
Step 7: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door cracked for one hour.
Step 8: Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest possible texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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