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This gorgeous dessert makes quite an impression at a party.

Prep time: 45 - 50 minutes

Cooking time: 2 hours, best prepared day ahead

Difficulty Level: Moderate - Challenging

Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon or plain
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 6 Tbsp. Horizon Organic® unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

• 40 ounces Horizon Organic spreadable cream cheese
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tsp. freshly grated lemon, orange or lime peel
• 6 large Horizon Organic eggs
• 1/2 cup Horizon Organic sour cream

Orange Glaze with Fresh Fruit Topping:

• 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch or arrowroot
• 1/2 Tbsp. Horizon Organic unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup each, fresh: sliced strawberries, blueberries, sliced peaches, sliced kiwis

Crust:

Combine graham cracker crumbs with cinnamon and sugar. Mix in melted butter. Press into bottom and sides of 10-inch springform pan.

Filling:

Preset oven to 500°F. Bring cream cheese to room temperature. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, scraping down sides of bowl so cheese is mixed thoroughly. Continuing to mix on medium high speed, add sugar, flour, vanilla and lemon, orange or lime peel. When thoroughly blended, add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in sour cream. Pour into unbaked crust. Bake at 500°F for 12 minutes. Lower heat to 200°F and bake 60 more minutes. Turn off heat and cool in oven 60 minutes. Remove from oven and cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating. Cover and refrigerate overnight before topping with glaze and fruit.

Orange Glaze:

In small saucepan, mix cornstarch or arrowroot with butter. Heat until butter melts, but do not allow to brown. Stir in orange juice. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil one minute. Cool to room temperature. Spoon over cooled cheesecake and top with fresh fruit.

Calories 644; Total Fat 44g; Saturated Fat 30g; Cholesterol 229mg; Sodium 440mg; Carbohydrate 51g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Sugars 40g; Protein 11g; Vitamin A 28% DV; Vitamin C 20% DV; Calcium 10% DV; Iron 6% DV.

Food produced without antibiotics, added growth hormones or pesticides means better health and a cleaner environment.