CITRUS CHEESECAKE

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Here's the perfect cheesecake for spring. The rich cookielike crust and creamy filling make the zesty citrus taste a wonderful surprise. -Marcy Cella, L'Anse, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
FILLING
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
TOPPING
1-1/2 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and lemon zest; gradually add to creamed mixture. Mix until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Divide dough in half; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Remove sides of a 9-in. springform pan. Grease bottom. Between waxed paper, roll half the dough to fit bottom of pan. Peel off top paper; invert dough onto bottom of pan. Remove paper; trim dough to fit pan. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. , Attach sides of the pan and grease sides. Pat remaining dough 1-1/2 in. up sides of pan, pressing dough to bottom crust to seal., For filling, in another large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour, lemon and orange zest and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs and yolks; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in cream just until combined. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet. , Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°; bake 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Combine topping ingredients; spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tebogo Mohlahlo
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Robert Soto
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The citrus flavor was very subtle. I would make this cheesecake again, but I would reduce the amount of sugar.


cytoshna
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they all loved it. The citrus flavor was refreshing and the crust was perfect. I would definitely make this cheesecake again.


Nqobile FiFi
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This cheesecake was delicious! The citrus flavor was very prominent, which I loved. The crust was also very good. I would definitely make this cheesecake again.


Tina July
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I made this cheesecake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! The citrus flavor was really unique and the cheesecake itself was very creamy. I would definitely make this again.


Badis Khazar
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This cheesecake was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. The crust was also a bit too crumbly for my liking. Overall, it was a good cheesecake, but not my favorite.


Dinior Di
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the crust is always flaky and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Habib Kahan
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good! The citrus flavor was really refreshing and the crust was perfect. I would definitely make this again.


Rae Marie
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The citrus flavor was subtle but present, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.


Pro Shanto
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This cheesecake was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. The citrus flavor was refreshing and bright, and the crust was the perfect combination of crispy and crumbly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Retag Tarek
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Citrus Cheesecake was a hit with my family! The filling was creamy and tart, with a perfect balance of sweetness. The crust was buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making this cheesecake again.