Blue Ribbon Cheesecake

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 1340 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 stick butter melted
3 tablespoons sugar
24 ounces cream cheese room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs room temperature
1/2 cup butter melted, cooled
1/8 teaspoon orange extract
1 x orange zest grated, for garnish

Directions

Combine crumbs, butter and sugar.

Press mixture evenly onto bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Beat together cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition.

Blend in butter and orange extract.

Turn mixture into pan and bake 15 minutes.

Cool.

Refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving.

Remove sides of pan.

Garnish with grated orange peel. Serve chilled.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 328g
Amount per Serving
Calories 1340 75% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 111.0g171%
 Saturated Fat 69.0g343%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 472mg157%
Sodium 963mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 72.0g24%
 Dietary Fiber 0.0g1%
 Sugars 62.0g
Protein 19.0g38%
Vitamin A 79%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 18%  Iron 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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