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MANDARIN ORANGE CHEESECAKE: A Creamy Citrus Delight!

MANDARIN ORANGE CHEESECAKE
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A creamy and citrus-bright dessert featuring layers of mandarin oranges and a rich cheesecake filling.

Ingredients

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  • Crust:
  • 200 g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers), finely crushed
  • 100 g unsalted butter, melted
  • Cheesecake filling:
  • 500 g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 mandarin (or orange)
  • Mandarin layer:
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned or fresh), drained
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons mandarin juice
  • Topping:
  • Mandarin segments (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F. Line the bottom of a 22 cm springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter. Press firmly into the pan. Chill 10 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and zest.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the cheesecake batter.
  5. Spread half the batter over the crust.
  6. Cook mandarins with sugar, juice, and cornstarch for 2–3 minutes until slightly thick. Cool slightly and spread over the batter.
  7. Pour remaining cheesecake mixture on top and smooth.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes until the center is just set.
  9. Turn oven off, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  10. Chill at least 4 hours (overnight is best). Decorate with mandarin segments before serving.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for a silky texture
  • Don’t overbake — the center should jiggle slightly
  • Swap mandarins for oranges, mango, or lemon curd

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