Elegant Orange Blossom Cheesecake | Reader's Digest Canada

Elegant Orange Blossom Cheesecake | Reader's Digest Canada

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"The aroma of orange zest hints at how heavenly this delicate cheesecake tastes. Gingersnap cookie crumbs make a distinctive crust, while glazed orange slices become a blossomlike topping." —Sharon...

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Ingredients

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

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