Vanilla Orange Cheesecake with Orange Glaze

5 from 1 vote

Fresh and bursting with citrus flavor, this Vanilla Orange Cheesecake with Orange Glaze is light, yet decadent and just melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

Prep Time15

Cook Time50

Total Time1 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Servings: slices

Calories: 754kcal

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
For the graham cracker crust, melt the butter in the microwave on 15-second increments. Combine with the graham cracker crumbs and sugar until everything is moist.
Press into the bottom of a 10-inch spring-form pan. Set aside.
To make the filling, add the cream cheese and sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat until creamy and smooth.
Lower the speed and add the vanilla extract and orange zest. Then, add the eggs one at a time. Continue to mix until the eggs are well combined.
Pour the filling evenly into the crust.
Place the pan in the preheated oven to bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is just slightly jiggly.

When the cheesecake has about 15 minutes left of cooking time, prepare the Orange Glaze.
Add the orange juice, brown sugar, and corn starch to a small saucepan over medium heat. Once boiling, cook for an additional 15-30 seconds, until the mixture starts to thicken.
Remove from the heat.
Once the cheesecake is done baking, remove from the oven, and pour the glaze over the top, using a silicone spatula or brush to spread it around.
Chill the Vanilla Orange Cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Set your cream cheese about an hour before you begin preparing the cheesecake to allow it to come to room temperature.
Use a silicone spatula or brush to spread the orange glaze on to the top of the cheesecake.
If you use a smaller springform pan, you may need to cook the cheesecake a bit longer since it will be thicker.
Store cheesecake loosely covered in the refrigerator and use within a week. You can also freeze cheesecake (without the glaze for best results) in plastic wrap or freezer bags. Use within 6 months.

- Can you make cheesecake ahead of time? Yes, you can store a cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- How do you know when a cheesecake is done cooking? Cheesecake is done cooking when it’s still slightly jiggly in the middle, but not soupy. If it starts to crack, it is over-baked.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.