Yummy--Orange Chip Cheesecake

Yummy--Orange Chip Cheesecake

I needed a quick dessert for a last minute dinner invitation. It was nice to have everything at hand though I confess I forgot to put the mandarin oranges on as a garnish. Raves and happy other diners  plus me.

This is from a Taste Of Home magazine. Sorry, no chance to take a picture.

Orange Chip Cheesecake 
12 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. orange extract
3/4 to 1 c. miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 chocolate crumb or graham cracker crust (9 inches)

Topping:
1 1/2 c. (12 oz.) sour cream
2 T. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
Additional chocolate chips

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Add salt and orange extract; beat just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into crust.

Bake at 375-degrees for 20 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; increase temperature to 425-degrees.

In a bowl, combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over cheesecake.  Bake 5 minutes longer.

Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Refrigerate overnight.

Just before serving, garnish with oranges and additional chocolate chips.

Yield: 8 servings