Orange Dreams Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 24 ounces Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tbsp. orange zest
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix chopped walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press mixture down into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in 1 cup sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla extract, beating until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream.
3. Pour the mixture over the cooled base and spread evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until set.
4. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the orange juice, orange zest, and 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract. Once the cheesecake is chilled, spread the mixture evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Serve and enjoy!