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Orange Cheesecake

Ingredients

  • 2 c. graham crumbs
  • 1/3 c. butter
  • 1/4 c. white sugar

Filling

  • 3 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 t. vanilla extract
  • 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 c. orange juice concentrate
  • grated peel of 1 orange
  • 1 c. mini-chocolate chips
  • 1 t. flour

Instructions

In food processor, process the cookies into crumbs. With the processor running, pour in the melted butter and sugar, processing a few seconds until well mixed. Press onto bottom and sides of a 9-inch spring form pan.

Blend cheese in food processor until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, milk, concentrate, and grated orange peel. Blend until smooth.

Toss 1/2 c. mini-chips with the flour; add to filling and pulse 2-3 times to mix.

Pour filling into crust. Sprinkle with remaining chips.

Bake at 300 degrees for about 1 hour or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.