posted by Linda in San Diego 05-27-98 11:19 AM
HEAVENLY ORANGE CHEESECAKE
Crust:
1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Combine crumbs and butter. Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Cool.
Filling:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup orange juice
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
2 teaspoon grated orange peel
Soften gelatin in juice; stir over low heat until dissolved. Combine cream cheese and sugar. Gradually add gelatin mixture. Fold in whipped cream and peel. Chill until firm