SUNNY CITRUS CHEESECAKE

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This beautiful layered cheesecake takes a bit longer to make, but the end result is so worth it! Citrus seems to be the perfect ending for an Easter meal, and the bright flavors really shine in this dessert. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
3 drops green food coloring
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
6 drops yellow food coloring, divided
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 drops red food coloring
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
Optional: Orange slices, lime slices and lemon slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet., In a small bowl, mix flour, sugar and zest; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Divide batter into thirds. To 1 portion, add lime juice, lime zest and green food coloring. Pour batter over crust., Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, about 25 minutes., Meanwhile, to another portion of batter, add lemon juice, lemon zest and 3 drops yellow food coloring. Carefully remove pan from oven. Gently spoon over lime layer. Return to oven; bake until center is just set and top appears dull, about 25 minutes., To remaining batter, add orange juice, orange zest, red food coloring and remaining 3 drops yellow food coloring. Carefully remove pan from oven. Gently spoon over lemon layer., Return to oven; bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 30-35 minutes. Carefully remove pan from oven., In a small bowl, whisk topping ingredients. Gently spoon over cheesecake in small dollops; spread carefully. Return to oven; bake 5 minutes., Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan. If desired, top with orange, lime and lemon slices. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Eugene Miles
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I would definitely recommend this recipe. It was SO GOOD!


Wongani Mkandawire
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Just wow!


Tshitso Mochaoa
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Easy to make and turned out great. I garnished it with fresh berries and it looked amazing. Tasted even better than it looked!


Lou Binet
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This cheesecake was delicious! The citrus flavor was perfect and the cheesecake was not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Mustafa Ahmady
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I'm not a big fan of citrus desserts, but this cheesecake was surprisingly good! The citrus flavor was not overpowering and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious.


Zach Norton
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The citrus flavor was refreshing and the cheesecake was not too sweet.


Nombuyiselo Daphney Mbese
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The citrus flavor was subtle but present. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Awais Karni
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The cheesecake was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would use less lemon juice next time.


Daniel Lake Brown
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The citrus flavor was perfect and the cheesecake was not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanta Thapa
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I substituted lemon juice for the orange juice and it turned out great! The cheesecake was still creamy and delicious, with a bright citrus flavor.


kian freeman
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This cheesecake was delicious! The citrus flavor was refreshing and the cheesecake was not too sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ernest Opoku
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I love citrus desserts, so I was excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The cheesecake was creamy and tangy, and the citrus flavor was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Engie Elkady
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought graham cracker crust to save time. The citrus flavor was subtle but present.


Rasheedah Murphy
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly! It was so creamy and delicious. I garnished it with fresh berries and it looked so beautiful.


Michael Aguilar
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The citrus flavor was refreshing and the cheesecake was not too sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


kulsum lipi
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Sunny Citrus Cheesecake was a delight to make and even more delightful to eat! The combination of citrus flavors was perfectly balanced and the cheesecake was creamy and smooth. I used a graham cracker crust, which provided a nice contrast to the tan