Orange-poppy seed cheesecake

 
                        ORANGE-POPPY SEED CHEESECAKE
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cakes                            Holiday
                 Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         -----CRUST-----
    1 1/2   c            Grahm cracker crumbs
    3       tb           Sugar
      1/2   ts           Ginger (ground)
    6       tb           Butter (or marg., melted)
                         -----FILLING-----
    3       pk           Cream cheese (softened, 8oz)
    4       lg           Eggs
    1 1/4   c            Sugar
      1/2   c            Sour cream
    2       tb           Poppy seeds
    1       oz           Orange extract (1 bottle)
    1       tb           Vanilla extract
      1/4   ts           Ginger (ground)
 
   Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and ginger in a
   small bowl.  With a fork, stir in butter until
   crumble.  Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 1 inch
   up sides of lightly greased 9 inch springform pan.
   
   With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until
   fluffy.  Add eggs, beating after each addition.  Beat
   in sugar.  Add remaining ingredients and beat until
   smooth.
   
   Pour cheese mixture into crust.  Bake in 325 degree
   oven for 1 hr. and 15 minutes., or until lightly
   browned on top and almost set.  Cool 1 to 2 hours.
   Cover and refrigerate overnight.
   
   To serve, remove pan sides from cheesecake.  Garnish
   with whipped cream and orange slices.  Cut into wedges.
   
   SOURCE: Pamphlet - McCormick/Schilling makes it
   Tasteful Typed for you by Nancy Coleman
  
 
 
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