🍊✨ Welcome to the delightful world of lovewithrecipes.com, where we’re about to embark on a culinary journey crafting a sensational Orange-Butterscotch Cheesecake that’s destined to steal the spotlight on your dessert table! 🍰🍯
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
👩🍳 Recipe Servings: 10
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup eggs (approximately 4 large eggs)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup margarine (for topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla (for topping)
Instructions:
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🏡 Prepare the Crust:
- Combine old-fashioned oats, melted margarine, brown sugar, and flour.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
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🧀 Craft the Creamy Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, granulated sugar, orange peel, and vanilla.
- Use an electric mixer at medium speed until the mixture is irresistibly smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated into the batter.
- Pour this creamy concoction over the baked crust.
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🍰 Bake to Perfection:
- Bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 5 minutes, allowing the cheesecake to achieve a golden hue.
- Once done, delicately loosen the cake from the rim of the pan.
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❄️ Chill & Anticipate:
- Chill the cheesecake, letting its flavors harmonize and the texture achieve the perfect consistency.
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🍯 Butterscotch Drizzle:
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and margarine.
- Bring this luscious mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Allow it to chill until slightly thickened.
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🎨 Finishing Touches:
- Spoon the heavenly butterscotch sauce over the chilled cheesecake.
- For a visual feast, garnish with orange slices and fresh mint if desired.
Now, behold your masterpiece – the Orange-Butterscotch Cheesecake, a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy! Share it with loved ones, and watch as this delectable creation becomes the star of any occasion. Happy baking! 🌟🍊
