Orange Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. graham cracker crumbs
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges
1/4 c. Cointreau or other orange flavor liqueur
4 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. finely grated orange rind
2 tsp. orange extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1/2 c. orange juice
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. cornstarch

Preparation

Press graham cracker crust mixture into a 10-inch spring-form pan.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 minutes; cool.
Drain mandarin oranges, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
Combine mandarin oranges and Cointreau; stir gently.
Set aside, stirring occasionally.
Combine cream cheese, orange rind and flavorings in large mixing bowl; beat until fluffy and gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.
Pour filling into pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 minutes or until cheesecake is almost set.