Cheesecake À La Orange Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 10 crackers)
• 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
• 3/4 cup real Nestle semi-sweet and white chocolate swirled chocolate morsels, divided
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 (7 g) envelope unflavored gelatin
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 tablespoons orange zest

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs and 1/3 cup melted butter until well mixed. Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, sprinkle 1/2 cup of the swirled morsels over the crust.
3. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup orange juice and 1 envelope of unflavored gelatin over low heat. Stir until the gelatin dissolves, then remove from heat and set aside.
4. In an uncovered, microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining morsels on medium-high power for 1 minute. Stir and if needed, microwave for additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted. Allow to cool slightly.
5. In a large mixer bowl, combine 2 packages of softened cream cheese and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Beat until creamy, then gradually mix in the gelatin mixture, melted morsels, and 2 tablespoons of orange zest. Gently fold in 2 cups of thawed whipped topping until just combined.
6. Pour the cream cheese filling over the morsels in the crust, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the remaining morsels on top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before removing the side of the pan.