This recipe was adapted from one by executive chef Diego Rodriguez, who serves this ever-popular cheesecake at his restaurant Proof in Des Moines, Iowa. “Light and creamy, the orange zest balances the ...

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. 2. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, stir together the Nilla wafers, sugar, salt and butter until the mixture resembles wet ...

Prepare crust: Preheat oven to 350ºF. In food processor with knife blade attached, add cookies and process until crumbs form. You want 1¼ cups crumbs. In microwave-safe bowl, add butter; heat on high ...