No-Bake Orange Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup mandarin oranges drained from their light syrup.
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1 cup whipped cream.
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Extra mandarin oranges for decoration.
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Additional cream for topping.
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16 ounces softened cream cheese.
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1/2 cup melted butter.
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2 cups of graham cracker crumbs.
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
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1 cup and 2 tablespoons of white sugar.
# Instructions:
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Coat a 9-inch springform pan thoroughly with butter or oil.
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Combine the cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Press the blend into the pan, covering the bottom and sides. Place in fridge for 45 minutes to an hour.
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Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and mandarin oranges until smooth.
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Carefully fold in your whipped cream until it's mixed evenly.
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Pour the creamy mixture on top of your crust. Spread the surface evenly with a spatula. Freeze for a minimum of four hours.
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Before serving, let the cheesecake sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Add toppings like whipped cream and mandarin orange slices.
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Use a warm knife to cut for clean pieces.
# Notes:
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If you don't have a springform pan, use a foil-lined regular cake pan for easier removal.
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This dish stays good for up to a month in the freezer.
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Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for the filling to turn out smooth.