ORANGE CHEESECAKE 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs 3 Tbsp. sugar 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 tsp. Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur 3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 c. sugar 1 Tbsp. plain flour 3 eggs 2 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 Tbsp. Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur 1 (11 oz.) can Mandarin oranges, drained Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, and liqueur, mixing well. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch spring-form pan; set aside. Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and flour, mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier. Spoon into prepared pan; bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature in a wire rack; refrigerate 12 hours. Remove sides of pan; garnish with Mandarin oranges. Yields 10 to 12 servings.
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