*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Orange Chiffon Cheesecake

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Serving Size  : 9    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheesecake

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Crust:
   2       c            Graham cracker crumbs
     1/2   c            Margarine -- melted
                        Orange Filling:
   1       c            Orange juice
   1                    Envelope unflavored gelatin
  12       oz           Low-calorie cream cheese
                        - (neufchatel) -- softened
   1       c            Part-skim ricotta cheese
  12       pk           Equal sweetener
   1       pk           Low-calorie whipped topping mix
     1/2   c            Skim milk
   2       md           Oranges -- peeled, seeded,
                        - and chopped (1 c of
                        - chopped orange segments)
   1                    Orange -- peeled and sectioned
                        - for garnish (optional)
  
  Crust:

  Spray 9" springform pan with nonstick vegetable spray. Blend crust
  ingredients thoroughly and press over bottom and halfway up sides
  of pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until set.
  Cool.
  
  Filling:

  Pour orange juice into small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over orange
  juice and let soften 1 minute. Heat, stirring constantly, until
  gelatin dissolves (about 3 minutes). Blend cream cheese and ricotta
  cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Prepare whipped topping
  according to package directions, substituting milk for water. Fold
  whipped topping into cheese mixture. Stir in chopped oranges. Spoon
  into prepared crust and spread evenly. Chill 6 hours or overnight.
  Garnish with orange sections, if desired. Makes one 9" cheesecake
  or 16 servings, 1 slice per serving.
  
  Per serving: 149 calories
  Normal cheesecake serving: 374 calories
  
  I did not make this -- only tasted the results and it was very
  good. Also, I can't imagine getting 16 slices from a 9" cheesecake,
  but that's what the directions said. I definitely had a large piece
  than that. ;-)~
 

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