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Here is the recipe that I promised.

CRUST INGREDIENTS
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter,melted
1/4 cup of sugar

FILLING INGREDIENTS
1 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed if possible)
1/4 cup water
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 large eggs slightly beaten
1 heaping tbsp of grated orange peel (avoid the white part,it is bitter)
1/2 cup of butter,softened
2 (8oz) packages of cream cheese softened
1/2 cup of whipping cream

GARNISH INGREDIENTS
Orange slices
Sweetened whipped cream

1) Stir together all crust ingredients in a medium bowl. Press onto bottom of ungreased 9
inch springform pan. Set aside.

2) Combine orange juice and water in a 2 quart saucepan,sprinkle with gelatin and let
stand 5 minutes to soften. Add sugar,eggs and orange peel. Cook over medium heat
stirring constantly until mixture just comes to a boil.DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.
Remove from heat and set aside.

3) Combine 1/2cup butter and cream cheese in a large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed
gradually adding hot orange mixture and scraping down bowl often. Mix for about 2
minutes. Refrigerate,stirring every 15 minutes until cool,about 45 minutes.

4) Beat 1/2 cup whipping cream in a chilled mixer bowl at high speed until stiff peaks
form,about 3-4 minutes. Gently stir in orange mixture and pour into prepared crust.
Cover and refrigerate until firm about 3-4 hours.

5) Loosen sides of cheesecake by running a knife around inside of pan. Remove pan
with care. Garnish top of cheesecake with whipped cream & orange slices.
ENJOY!

thank you!!!