Blue Umbrella Official March issue 2018 | Page 20

RA SPBERRY ORA NGE CHEESECA KE By Elisa b eth M. In gr edien t s For t h e cr u st : - - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 4 tablespoons melted butter For t h e ch eesecak e: - - - For gar n ish : - - orange zest whipped cream - - - 1 small box Raspberry Jello (the 4-serving box, 85 grams) 2/3 cup boiling water 900 grams cream cheese (approximately 32 ounces) 1/2 cup powdered sugar zest of one large orange 2 cups whipped cream In st r u ct ion s 1. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and the melted butter in a bowl and press them into the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. 2. Chill the crust in the freezer until ready to use. 3. Add the Raspberry Jello powder to the boiling water and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes. 4. Whip the cream cheese and the powdered sugar until well combined. 5. Add the Jello mixture to the cream cheese mixture slowly, mixing continuously until everything is incorporated. 6. Whip in the orange zest and the whipped cream until combined and pour the mixture on top of the chilled graham cracker crust. 7. Chill the cheesecake for 2 hours in the freezer and then for 16 more hours in the fridge. 20