Microwave Orange Cheesecake

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This comes out very creamy and very orangey.

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Steps

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For crust , in a 7 inch glass pie plate cook butter or margarine , uncovered , on 100% power for 45-60 seconds or till melted.

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Add crushed graham crackers and 1 tablespoon sugar.

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Stir till all is moistened.

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Press mixture firmly against bottom and sides of pie plate.

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Cook , uncovered , on high for 1 to 1 1 / 2 minutes or till set , giving pie plate a half-turn after 30 seconds.

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Set aside.

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In a microwave-safe mixing bowl cook cream cheese , uncovered , on 50% power for 1 to 1 1 / 2 minutes or till softened.

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Stir in beaten egg , 1 / 3 cup sugar and sour cream until mixture is smooth.

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Add orange peel , orange juice and vanilla.

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Mix well.

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Pour cream cheese mixture into crust.

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Cook , uncovered , on medium for 8-10 minutes or till a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge come out clean , giving pie plate a quarter turn every 2 minutes.

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Cool slightly.

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Meanwhile , in a small microwave-safe bowl , cook orange marmalade on 100% power for 30-60 seconds or till warm.

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Spoon over the top.

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Ingredients

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butter, graham cracker, sugar, cream cheese, egg, sour cream, orange rind, orange juice, vanilla, orange marmalade