Up your dessert game with these beautifully presented and indulgent Orange Cheesecake Squares. With a hazelnut crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a refreshing orange glaze, this dessert is perfect for special occasions or a gourmet treat!
Ingredients:
For the hazelnut crust:
1 1⁄2 cups (150 g) crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers
1⁄2 cup (60 g) mixed nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, pecans), finely chopped
1⁄4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
1⁄2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the creamy cheesecake layer:
16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
1⁄2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1⁄2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
For the orange glaze:
1⁄2 cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice
1⁄4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon orange zest (Optional)
To garnish:
Fresh yellow berries
Edible flowers
Fresh mint leaves
Edible pearls (Optional)
Instructions:
