Orange Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
• 3 T. sugar
• 1/4 c. plus 2 T. butter, melted
• 1 t. Grand Marnier or other orange flavored liquer
• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 T. all purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 2 T. butter, melted
• 1 T. Grand Marnier or other orange flavored liquer
• 1 (11-oz) can mandarin oranges, drained

Combine first 4 ingredients, mixing well. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9 inch springform pan; set aside. Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 c. sugar and flour, mixing well.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier.

Spoon into prepared pan and bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Let cool to room termperature on a wire rack; refrigerate 12 hours. Remove sides of pan; garnish with mandarin oranges.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings.