01 -
Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press evenly into the base of a 23 cm springform pan. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set the crust.
02 -
Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
03 -
Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
04 -
Separate the mixture evenly into two bowls. Stir orange juice and zest into one portion. Add orange food coloring if a vibrant hue is desired.
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Spoon the orange-flavored mixture over the crust, then add dollops of the vanilla mixture. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl for a marbled effect.
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Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight until the filling is set.
07 -
Remove the cheesecake from the pan carefully. Slice into 12 pieces and serve chilled, optionally garnished with extra orange zest.