Sparkling Orange Cheesecake Dessert Recipes

ORANGE-SWIRLED CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place cookies and almonds in a food processor; cover and process until fine crumbs form. Stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until set, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 6 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange juice, water and zest until blended. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk. Return all to pan. Reduce heat. Cook, whisking continuously, 1 minute. Set aside to cool completely., Place baking chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in flour. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in sour cream and white chocolate mixture just until combined., Place 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture in a small bowl; stir in orange mixture until well blended. , Pour plain cream cheese mixture over crust. Drop orange batter by tablespoonfuls randomly over top. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. , Bake at 325° until filling is set, 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

SPARKLING MANDARIN-ORANGE DESSERT

Steps:

• Add boiling water to gelatin mixes in large bowl; stir 3 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in sparkling water; pour into 8 champagne glasses or dessert dishes. Refrigerate 30 min. or until thickened.
• Top with oranges. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
• Combine COOL WHIP and red pepper; spoon over desserts just before serving.

SPARKLING ORANGE CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• Stir boiling water into dry gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold ginger ale. Refrigerate 1 hour and 15 minutes or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites).
• Mix cracker crumbs, butter and 1/4 cup of the sugar in 13x9-inch baking dish. Press firmly onto bottom of dish. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Beat cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping; spread evenly onto crust. Arrange fruit, in rows, over cream cheese layer; spoon thickened gelatin over fruit. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.