1 1/4 c graham cracker wafer crumbs
2 tbsp margarine, melted
1 1b pressed skim milk cottage cheese
1 c sugar
1/2 c orange juice
3 egg whites
2 eggs
1 c light sour cream
1 tbsp grated orange rind
Orange Sauce
2 oranges
1/2 c orange juice
1/3 c sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
pinch of cinnamon
line sides of 10" springform pan with parchment or waxed paper.
centre pan on large piece of heavy duty foil, press foil tightly
against side of pan. set aside. in bowl, blend crumbs,
margarine and 1 tbsp of water. press into bottom of prepared
pan. bake at 350F for 10 mins. or until firm to touch. let cool
on rack.
meanwhile, in food processor puree together cottage cheese,
sugar, juice, egg whites and eggs until very smooth. blend in
sour cream and orange rind. pour over crust. set pan in larger
shallow pan, pour in enough hot water to come 1" up sides. bake
in centre of 325F oven for about 45 mins. or until edge is set
yet centre still jiggly. turn oven off, let stand in oven for
30 mins.
remove springform pan from larger pan and remove foil. let cool
completely on wire rack. cover with plastic wrap and
refrigerate for 8 hrs or up to 2 days.
orange sauce. meanwhile using vegetable peeler, peel off thin
layer of rind from 1 orange. cut peel into matchstick size
strips to make about 1/4 c. place in small bowl cover with
boiling water. let stand until cool, drain. peel other orange,
remove white membrane. cut in half slice thinly crosswise. do
this to remaining oranges. in saucepan combine orange rind
strips, juice, sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. bring to a boil,
stirring, cook for 1 min. add orange slices. serve warm with
cheesecake. makes 12 servings.
Posted by Karen
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