Orange Blossom Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients (23)

• For the Candied Orange Slices:
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 orange, washed and cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (See Notes)
• 1 cinnamon stick
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• For the Crust:
• 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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• For the Filling:
• 4 large eggs, separated and at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 16 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces and at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon finely grated zest of 1 orange
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon orange blossom water (See Notes)