ORANGE CHEESECAKE1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier or other orange flavored liqueur 3 (8-ounces) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3 eggs 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange flavored liqueur 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
Combine first 4 ingredients, mixing well. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch springform pan; set aside. Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and flour, mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon Grand Manier. Spoon into prepared pan; bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack; refrigerate 12 hours. Remove sides of pan; garnish with mandarin oranges. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
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