Orange Cheesecake designed for Royalty

Purchased from the Zimmerman Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1967. Date and source unknown. This is good. I made it for a family Sunday dinner and it was well received. Will make again and again.
 * Contributed by Cat's Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
 * 3 tablespoons melted butter

Filling

 * 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
 * ½ cup fresh orange juice
 * 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
 * ¾ cup granulated sugar
 * 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
 * 2 teaspoons grated orange peel

Directions

 * 1) Combine crumbs and butter.
 * 2) Press into bottom of spring-form pan.
 * 3) Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
 * 4) Soften gelatin in juice.
 * 5) Stir over low heat until dissolved.
 * 6) Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing well on medium.
 * 7) Gradually add gelatin.
 * 8) Chill until slightly thickened.
 * 9) Fold in whipped cream and peel.
 * 10) Pour over crust.
 * 11) Chill until firm.
 * 12) Garnish with orange slices and fresh mint, if desired.