Created by MCPammy on January 14, 2014
Step 1: Heat the oven to 350 F. grease a 8-9 inch springform pan.
Step 2: Crust; Combine graham crumbs with butter and press evenly over the bottom of your pan. Bake for 10 minutes, set aside to cool.
Step 3: Filling; Turn down the oven to 275 F (140°).
Step 4: Strain 1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice through a strainer.
Step 5: In a bowl, place the cream cheese, sour cream and the sugar and mix well until creamy.
Step 6: In bowl of an electric mixer beat the eggs until frothy and add to the cheese batter. Add in grated rind and strained 1 1/4 cups orange juice and mix until incorporated.
Step 7: Pour the filling on the crust and spread evenly.
Step 8: Bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until center is almost set.
Step 9: Turn off the oven, leave the cake inside to cool.
Step 10: Once cooled place in the fridge overnight (24 hours).
Step 11: To serve, remove springform sides of pan. sprinkle with toasted almond slices and drizzle with melted chocolate.