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                      ORANGE-POPPY SEED CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes                            Holiday
               Desserts

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                       -----CRUST-----
  1 1/2   c            Grahm cracker crumbs
  3       tb           Sugar
    1/2   ts           Ginger (ground)
  6       tb           Butter (or marg., melted)
                       -----FILLING-----
  3       pk           Cream cheese (softened, 8oz)
  4       lg           Eggs
  1 1/4   c            Sugar
    1/2   c            Sour cream
  2       tb           Poppy seeds
  1       oz           Orange extract (1 bottle)
  1       tb           Vanilla extract
    1/4   ts           Ginger (ground)

 Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and ginger in a
 small bowl.  With a fork, stir in butter until
 crumble.  Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 1 inch
 up sides of lightly greased 9 inch springform pan.

 With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until
 fluffy.  Add eggs, beating after each addition.  Beat
 in sugar.  Add remaining ingredients and beat until
 smooth.

 Pour cheese mixture into crust.  Bake in 325 degree
 oven for 1 hr. and 15 minutes., or until lightly
 browned on top and almost set.  Cool 1 to 2 hours.
 Cover and refrigerate overnight.

 To serve, remove pan sides from cheesecake.  Garnish
 with whipped cream and orange slices.  Cut into wedges.

 SOURCE: Pamphlet - McCormick/Schilling makes it
 Tasteful Typed for you by Nancy Coleman



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