GRANDMOTHER'S CHEESECAKE
A citrus cheesecake with a shortbread crust. It takes a long time of preparation but it is well worth the wait. If you can't find a vanilla bean, substitute 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract for each 1 inch piece of bean. You can top with any of your favorite fruits or toppings, or eat it plain. Summertime fresh fruits are nice, or chocolate lovers can spread on a layer of fudge topping.
Provided by Shirley Brown
Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon peel, and 1 teaspoon orange peel. Split a 1-inch piece of vanilla bean; scrape seeds into flour mixture. Cut in butter until mixture resembles course crumbs. Add 1 egg yolk; stir until all flour is moistened. Gather dough into ball, wrap in wax paper, and refrigerate for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Lightly butter a 9 inch springform pan. Roll dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thick; trim to a 10 inch circle. Reserve pastry trimmings. Press pastry circle into bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of a 9 inch buttered springform pan. Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake crust for 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel and 1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel in large mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Split a 1 inch piece of vanilla bean and scrape seeds into cream cheese mixture. Beat in 5 eggs and 2 egg yolks, 1 at a time, on medium speed. Stir in cream.
- Increase oven temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Roll out reserved pastry trimmings on lightly floured board; cut into strips 2 inches wide. Pat strips up side of pan, pressing dough lightly to baked crust. Pour filling into crust. Bake 15 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). DO NOT OPEN OVEN DOOR! Bake until cheesecake is firm in center, about 50 minutes. Turn off oven; leave cheesecake in oven with door slightly open for 1 hour. Remove from oven, and cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 193.9 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 233 mg, Sugar 26.2 g
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David Montoya
[email protected]This cheesecake is delicious! I love the combination of the creamy filling and the graham cracker crust. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Noyon moni Ahmmod
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to make this cheesecake because I'm not a very experienced baker, but it turned out amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it was so easy to make. The cheesecake was a huge success at my party and everyone raved about it.
Gkvai 786
[email protected]This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Digafe Assefa
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Falola Faith
[email protected]This cheesecake is so good! I love the creamy, tangy filling and the graham cracker crust is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Alisha LeBleu
[email protected]I was looking for a classic cheesecake recipe and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Een persoon
[email protected]This cheesecake is amazing! I love the creamy filling and the graham cracker crust. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Umair Siyan
[email protected]I've tried many cheesecake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The filling is so creamy and smooth, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md Aku islam
[email protected]This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always a hit with my guests.
Night Mode
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Md Burhan rana Sakib
[email protected]This cheesecake is delicious! I love the combination of the creamy filling and the graham cracker crust. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Dami Adeoti
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to make this cheesecake because I'm not a very experienced baker, but it turned out amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it was so easy to make. The cheesecake was a huge success at my party and everyone raved about it.
Eshetu Tilahun
[email protected]This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Humza Yousaf
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Surafeal Erkyihun
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at our family gathering! Everyone loved the creamy, tangy filling and the graham cracker crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.