Orange and Grand Marnier Cheesecake

This cheesecake is light and creamy (not dense!) and flavoured with fresh oranges and Grand Marnier, which is in both the cake and the syrup topping. Oh, and as always, don’t skimp on the syrup!

For the Base:
4 oz (110g) graham crackers or digestive biscuits
⅔ cup (60g) almond meal
2 oz (60g) butter

For the Filling:
2 tablespoons cornstarch (cornflour)
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur
11 ½ oz (330g) cream cheese, softened
16 oz (460g) fresh ricotta cheese
4 eggs, lightly whisked
1⅓ cups (295g) sugar
4 teaspoons orange zest
¼ cup (60mL) fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To Serve:
Spiked Orange Syrup
Fresh orange segments

View the full recipe at The Breakfast Drama Queen →