Orange Cheesecake with Strawberries

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Combine the vanilla wafers and cinnamon in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white until foamy and blend it into the crumbs with a fork.

1. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.

Press the crumbs in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.

Bake 10 minutes.

Cool.

Reduce oven temperature to 300℉ (150℃).

1. Combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, sugar, flour, orange juice, zest, and vanilla in a food processor until very smooth.

Spoon into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.

1. Bake until set in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.

Cool in the pan.

Refrigerate until cold.

Loosen the sides of the cake with a small spatula and remove the pan rim.

1. Combine the orange sections and strawberries.

Cut the cheesecake into thin wedges and spoon some fruit on each serving.