Name: Citrus-Gelatin Layered Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 eggs; 3 navel oranges, divided; 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin

2 Review(s)

4 Hr(s) 45 Min(s) (incl. refrigerating)

15 Min(s) Prep

4 Hr(s) 30 Min(s) Cook

Two favorite desserts are layered to make one show-stopping cheesecake.

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16 servings

Original recipe yields 16 servings

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided

1/4 cup butter, melted

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream

2 eggs

3 navel oranges, divided

2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin

* Made with quality cheeses crafted in the USA.

Let's Make It

Heat oven to 325°F.

Mix graham crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar with mixer until blended. Blend in sour cream. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended. Zest 1 orange; stir zest into batter. (Reserve orange for later use). Pour batter over crust.

Bake 45 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Meanwhile, prepare gelatin as directed on package. Refrigerate 30 min. or until slightly thickened.

Remove peels from oranges; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange in circular pattern on top of cheesecake, overlapping slices slightly; cover with 1/3 cup gelatin. Refrigerate 15 min. or until almost set. Spoon remaining gelatin over cheesecake. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake before removing rim.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

Since this indulgent cheesecake makes 16 servings, it's the perfect dessert to serve at your next party.

Tip 2

Variation

Prepare as directed, using margarine, PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, and BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or light sour cream.

Tip 3

Substitute

Prepare using your favorite flavor of JELL-O Gelatin.

Nutrition

Calories

270

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g

19%

Saturated Fat 9g

45%

Trans Fat 0.5g

Cholesterol 75mg

25%

Sodium 260mg

11%

Total Carbohydrates 29g

11%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 23g

46%

Protein 4g

Vitamin A

10%

Vitamin C

15%

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

16 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.