Orange Cheesecake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 60 cookies)
• 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons grated orange zest, divided
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1-1/2 cups orange juice
• 1/3 cup sliced fresh gingerroot
• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 6 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• CANDIED ORANGE SLICES:
• 3 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 small navel oranges, thinly sliced