Best 8 Citrus Gelatin Layered Cheesecake Recipes

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If you're looking for a dessert that is both refreshing and decadent, then citrus gelatin layered cheesecake is the perfect recipe for you. This showstopping dessert features a creamy cheesecake filling sandwiched between layers of citrus gelatin, all atop a graham cracker crust. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors is sure to tantalize your taste buds, while the creamy texture of the cheesecake will leave you wanting more. Whether you're serving it at a special occasion or just enjoying it as a weekend treat, this citrus gelatin layered cheesecake is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CITRUS-GELATIN LAYERED CHEESECAKE



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Two favorite desserts are layered to make one show-stopping cheesecake.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 eggs
3 navel oranges, divided
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Mix graham crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar with mixer until blended. Blend in sour cream. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended. Zest 1 orange; stir zest into batter. (Reserve orange for later use). Pour batter over crust.
  • Bake 45 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Meanwhile, prepare gelatin as directed on package. Refrigerate 30 min. or until slightly thickened.
  • Remove peels from oranges; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange in circular pattern on top of cheesecake, overlapping slices slightly; cover with 1/3 cup gelatin. Refrigerate 15 min. or until almost set. Spoon remaining gelatin over cheesecake. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake before removing rim.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

LIGHT CITRUS CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
3 (8 oz.) packages low fat cream cheese (NOT tub cream cheese)
2 tablespoons Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Fat Free Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
3/4 cup fat free, cholesterol free egg substitute product

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 325 degrees F. Spray bottom of 9-inch springform pan with no-stick cooking spray. Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Sprinkle evenly on bottom of pan. BEAT cream cheese until fluffy in large bowl. Slowly add flour, mixing well. On low speed, add sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth. Add vanilla, lemon and orange peel and egg substitute product. Mix just until blended. Pour filling into pan. BAKE 40 to 45 minutes or until center is set. Cool 10 minutes. With thin knife, carefully loosen cheesecake from side of pan. Cool completely. Chill.
  • Calories 271,Total Fat Grams11.2,Calories From Fat 271,Saturated Fat Grams 6.5,Saturated Fat Grams Pct DailyValue 33,CholesterolMilligrams 35,SodiumMilligrams 265,Sodium Milligrams Pct Daily Value 11,Potassium Milligrams 160,Potassium Milligrams Pct Daily Value 4,Total Carbohydrates Grams 30.8,Total Carbohydrates Grams Pct Daily Value 10,Dietary Fiber Grams 0.3,Dietary Fiber Grams Pct Daily Value 1,Sugars Grams 25.6,Protein Grams 10.5,Protein Grams Pct Daily Value 21,Vitamin A Pct Daily Value 15,Calcium Pct Daily Value 9,Thiamin Pct Daily Value 4,Niacin Pct Daily Value 14,Vitamin C Pct Daily Value 1,Folate Pct Daily Value 11,Magnesium Pct Daily Value 3,
  • **Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data."

CREAMY TRIPLE-CITRUS GELATIN DESSERT



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Make a creamy gelatin dessert that's a citrus powerhouse in a mold with layers of lime, lemon and orange JELL-O! Watch our video to learn how to make a Creamy Triple-Citrus Gelatin Dessert of your own.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 6h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3-3/4 cups boiling water, divided
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin
2-1/2 cups BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream, divided
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin

Steps:

  • Add 3/4 cup boiling water to lime gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Refrigerate 15 min. or until cooled. Whisk in 1/2 cup sour cream. Pour into 6-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 30 min. or until thickened but not set.
  • Meanwhile, add 1-1/2 cups boiling water to lemon gelatin mixes; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Refrigerate 25 min. or until cooled. Whisk in 1 cup sour cream. Spoon over lime layer in mold. Refrigerate 30 min. or until thickened but not set.
  • Add remaining boiling water to orange gelatin mixes; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Refrigerate 25 min. Whisk in remaining sour cream. Spoon over lemon layer in mold. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

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.

CITRUSY CHEESECAKE



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The nice thing about this cheesecake is that it doesn't require a water bath or any sort of special baking pan: More shallow than a traditional version, it gets baked right in a pie plate (or tart pan, if you've got that). While there are zest and juice inside the cream cheese filling, it's the fresh sliced citrus on top that makes this cake Creamsicle-like, so don't skip it. The ultimate do-ahead dessert, this cheesecake can be baked three or so days in advance, just make sure to wrap it tightly as cream cheese tends to easily pick up on that "fridge" scent.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces/225 grams vanilla wafers or graham crackers
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of kosher salt
1 pound/455 grams (two 8-ounce/225-gram packages) cream cheese, not the whipped kind, preferably at room temperature
1 cup/240 milliliters sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit, lemon, lime or orange juice
3 tablespoons finely grated grapefruit, lemon, lime or orange zest
Pinch of kosher salt
Sliced citrus, for serving
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Pulse cookies in a food processor until you've got a nice fine crumb (but not a powder). You can also do this by hand if you like, by placing the cookies in a resealable bag and crushing or smashing with a skillet or rolling pin, but you will need a food processor for the filling.
  • Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl and add brown sugar and butter, followed by a pinch of salt. Using your hands, mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture has a nice, wet-sand texture.
  • Press the crust onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate, tart pan or springform pan. (Alternatively, you could use a cake pan lined with parchment. You can even use an 8-by-8-inch baking dish here, although expect a slightly thicker outcome.) Use the bottom of a measuring cup or small bowl to make sure the crust is really pressed in there, otherwise the cake could be challenging to cut later on.
  • Bake the crust until it is lightly golden brown at the edges (it gets baked one more time, so best not to overdo it here), 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Make the filling: Combine cream cheese, sour cream and granulated sugar in the bowl of a food processor and process until the mixture is extremely smooth and well blended, a minute or two, scraping down the sides as needed to incorporate any stubborn chunks of cream cheese. Add eggs, grapefruit juice, zest and a pinch of kosher salt and keep processing until it's even smoother and creamier than before (a miracle!), another 30 seconds or so.
  • Pour filling into baked crust (you may have some leftover filling depending on your chosen vessel) and bake until mostly set (a little jiggle is fine), 20 to 30 minutes. The filling should not brown at all.
  • Turn oven off and open the door a crack. Let the tart sit in the oven for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack on the counter to cool completely. Then place the tart in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour. (This is to prevent any unsightly cracks from appearing on the surface, which can happen when there is a sudden or drastic change in temperature.)
  • To serve, scatter fresh citrus slices on top and sprinkle with a little flaky salt.

NO BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE



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Light and fluffy no bake cheesecake with a tart lemon taste.

Provided by Jan Wood

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Lemon Cake Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup boiling water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and confectioners' sugar. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 10 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Turn off oven.
  • Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water. Let cool until thick, but not set. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, white sugar and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whip evaporated milk until thick and stiff peaks form. Pour in lemon gelatin and keep mixing until well blended. Fold in cream cheese mixture.
  • Pour filling into crust. Chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 144 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

LIGHT AND FLUFFY LEMON JELLO CHEESECAKE



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I got this recipe in 1980 when I worked at University of Michigan hospital. The ward secretary on our unit always brought this to our potluck lunches. Everyone loves it because of its great cheesecake flavor without the heaviness of regular cheesecake. Easy to make, easier to eat!

Provided by Barb Witherspoon

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h15m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
6 ounces lemon Jell-O gelatin
2 cups boiling water
8 ounces cream cheese
12 ounces evaporated milk, chilled

Steps:

  • Mix Graham cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar, and melted butter or margarine.
  • Press Graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9"x13" pan. (You do not need to grease the pan.).
  • Mix lemon Jello with 2 cups boiling water until Jello is dissolved.
  • Add cream cheese to Jello mixture, breaking cheese up with a potato masher or the beaters of an electric mixer.
  • In a chilled bowl (glass or metal work best) whip with electric mixer chilled evaporated milk with 1 tablespoon sugar until small peaks form. (Getting peaks to form is much easier if the bowl and milk are cold.).
  • Add Jello mixture to evaporated milk and continue to beat until well blended.
  • Pour over Graham cracker crust.
  • Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.3, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 29.5, Sodium 183.7, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 12.8, Protein 3.5

LAYERED RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE



Layered Raspberry Cheesecake image

This was my requested birthday dessert growing up. Even those who don't like cheesecake devour it. It's not your traditional cheesecake and isn't difficult to make. I have used sugar free and light cream cheese to cut back on calories and can't tell a difference.

Provided by Delish

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/3 cup powdered sugar
6 ounces raspberry Jell-O gelatin
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup sugar
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen raspberries
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Combine crust ingredients. Press onto bottom of 9x13 pan. Bake for 5-7 minutes to set it up. Cool completely (very important) on wire rack.
  • Stir raspberry jello into boiling water; add sugar and stir until dissolved. Fold in raspberries and lemon juice. Chill mixture until soft set, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Keep an eye on it.
  • Once soft set, pour over completely cooled crust and spread evenly. Chill in fridge.
  • Meanwhile, beat together the cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of whipping cream. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar; set aside.
  • Beat remaining cold whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold whipping cream and vanilla into cream cheese mixture.
  • Carefully layer cream cheese mixture on top of raspberry layer. Cover with foil and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.4, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 116.3, Sodium 339.3, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 49.5, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh citrus fruits. This will give your cheesecake a brighter flavor.
  • Be sure to bloom the gelatin before adding it to the cheesecake mixture. This will prevent it from clumping.
  • When making the gelatin layers, be sure to let each layer set completely before adding the next one. This will prevent the layers from mixing together.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch pie plate. Just be sure to trim the excess crust around the edges.
  • This cheesecake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

This citrus gelatin layered cheesecake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of citrus flavors and creamy cheesecake is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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