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Blood Orange Cheesecake Squares

Blood Orange Cheesecake Squares - seasonal, citrusy and delicious, perfect for a winter gathering or any party.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9
Author: Lyubomira from CookingLSL

Ingredients

For the cheesecake crust:

  • cups cookie crumbs of your choice (oreo or graham cracker)
  • 3 tbsp melted butter

For the cheesecake layer:

  • 2 8 oz packages cream cheese , softened at room temperature for 30 minutes
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp blood orange zest

For the blood orange gelee layer:

  • 1/4 cup blood orange juice (from about 3 small blood oranges)
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 1 1/2 tsp powdered gelatin
  • 9 candied blood orange slices

Instructions

For the crust:

  • Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture to the bottom of the baking dish. Bake crust for 8 minutes, then cool completely.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300F.

For the cheesecake layer:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with paddle attachment beat cream cheese for 3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl. Add sugar and flour and beat for 2 more minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating to incorporate after each addition.
  • Add sour cream and mix until just combined. Add vanilla and orange zest and mix to combine.
  • Pour batter over the cooled crust and bake for 50 minutes, until the top is set and starting to lightly brown.
  • Turn the oven off and let the cheesecake cool down for 20 minutes inside. Remove from the oven and cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, before you add the gelee layer.

For the blood orange gelee:

  • In a small saucepan combine blood orange juice, lime juice, sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over 1 tbsp cold water. Let it sit for 3-4 minutes, then warm up over a double boiler or in the microwave until it turns liquid.
  • Add gelatin to the blood orange mixture. Pour over the cheesecake layer and add blood orange slices on top.
  • Refrigerate for 2 more hours.
  • Slice into squares and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 126mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg