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.