Orange Chiffon Cheesecake

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-FOR CRUST: GARNISH, IF DESIRED CRUST: Spray 23 cm springform pan with nonstick vegetable spray. Blend crust ingredients thoroughly and press over bottom and halfway up sides of pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool. FILLING: Pour orange juice into small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over orange juice and let soften 1 minute. Heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin dissolves (about 3 minutes). Blend cream cheese and ricotta cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Prepare whipped topping according to package directions, substituting milk for water. Fold whipped topping into cheese mixture. Stir in chopped oranges. Spoon into prepared crust and spread evenly. Chill 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with orange sections, if desired. Makes one 23 cm cheesecake or 16 servings, 1 slice per serving. Calories per serving: 149 Normal Cheesecake: 374 I did not make this -only tasted the results and it was very good. Also, I can't imagine getting 16 slices from a 23 cm cheesecake, but that's what the directions said. I definitely had a large piece than that. ;-)~