Blue ribbon cheesecake

 
                           BLUE RIBBON CHEESECAKE
 
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 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cheesecakes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1 1/2   c            Graham cracker crumbs
    1                    Stick butter -- melted
    3       tb           Sugar
   24       oz           Cream cheese -- room temp
    1       c            Sugar
    3                    Eggs -- room temp
      1/2   c            Butter -- melted,cooled
      1/8   ts           Orange extract
 
   Grated orange peel for garnish
   
   Combine crumbs, butter and sugar.  Press mixture
   evenly onto bottom and sides
   of a 9 inch springform pan.
   
   Preheat oven to 450F.  Beat together cream cheese and
   sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, 1 at a time,
   beating after each addition. Blend in butter
   and orange extract.  Turn mixture into pan and bake 15
   minutes. Cool.
   
   Refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving.  Remove
   sides of pan. Garnish with grated orange peel. Serve
   chilled.
   
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