Marsala Cheese Tart With Oranges

LMillerRN's Note:

From Martha Stewart Living. April 2001.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 tart

• 5 ounces gingersnaps , broken into pieces
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
• 8 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons marsala
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 3 navel oranges

Directions:

1. Place gingersnaps in food processor and pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl, add melted butter, and stir until well combined. Transfer to an 8 inch tart pan with a removeable bottom, and press into bottom and up sides to form an even crust. Place in freezer.
2. Mix cream cheese and sugar in an electric mixer with paddle attachment; beat until fluffy. Add Marsala and vanilla, and beat until combined. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture. Spoon mixture into prepared crust; return to freezer at leat 1 hour 15 minutes or unti firm.
3. Cut ends off oranges, remove peel and pith, and outer membranes following the curve of the fruit with a paring knife. Lift sections away from inner membranes; reserve sections.
4. Serve cheesecake garnished with orange sections.

Reviews

[Chef Sweeti]

Absolutely Scrumptious!