Best 12 Orange Citrus Cheesecake Recipes

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Orange citrus cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines the tangy sweetness of citrus fruits with the creamy richness of cheesecake. This luscious treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving something special. With its vibrant orange color and refreshing citrus flavor, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.

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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.

CITRUS CHEESECAKE



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A great tasting citrus cheesecake with a marmalade glaze. Garnish with orange slices and sprigs of mint.

Provided by NATHAN14

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, room temperature
1 egg white
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 ⅔ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
⅔ cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Butter a 9 inch springform pan. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon peel and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour and 1/3 cup sugar. Add butter and process until coarse crumbs form. With machine running, add yolk mixture and blend until moist clumps form. Press dough onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of prepared pan. Freeze crust 10 minutes.
  • Brush crust lightly with egg white. Bake until crust is pale golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on rack while preparing filling. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 2/3 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, orange zest, lime zest, 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream. Pour filling into crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until puffed and cracked around edges and center moves only slightly when pan is gently shaken. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, boil marmalade and 2 teaspoons lemon juice until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Spread warm glaze on top of cake. Chill cake 10 minutes. Remove pan sides and transfer cake to serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.3 g, Cholesterol 153.9 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 263.6 mg, Sugar 44.4 g

ORANGE CHEESECAKE



Orange Cheesecake image

Impress a crowd with a snappy citrus cheesecake.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups finely crushed gingersnaps
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, combine crust ingredients; mix well. Press in bottom and 2 inches up sides of ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until blended. Add orange peel; blend well. Pour into crust-lined pan.
  • Bake at 325°F. for 50 to 60 minutes or until almost set. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
  • In small saucepan, combine all topping ingredients; mix well. Cook over medium heat until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly. Cool 5 minutes; spoon over cheesecake. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1/16 of Recipe, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 23 g

ORANGE CITRUS CHEESECAKE



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Creamy cheesecake flavored with bright orange zest is topped with a sauce made of fresh cranberries and orange juice.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 9h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
1 large orange
1 ¾ cups crushed vanilla wafers
¼ cup finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon sugar
½ cup butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with a double layer of 18-inch-wide Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Bring edges of the foil up and mold the foil around the sides of the springform pan to form a watertight seal outside of the pan.
  • Zest 1 teaspoon orange zest from the orange. Juice 1/4 cup orange juice from the orange set both aside.
  • Combine vanilla wafers, pecans (if using), and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter. Press the mixture onto the bottom and about 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the prepared springform pan. Place in a roasting pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, flour, and orange zest together in a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Add orange juice and beat until smooth. Beat in eggs and white chocolate.
  • Pour filling into crust-lined pan. Place roasting pan on the oven rack. Pour enough boiling water into roasting pan to reach halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
  • Bake 1 hour or until top is just set and edges jiggle slightly when pan is gently shaken. Turn oven off and allow cheesecake to stand in oven for 1 hour (it will continue to set up during standing time in oven).
  • Remove springform pan from water bath and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Using a small sharp knife, loosen the crust from sides of the springform pan cool for 30 minutes. Remove sides of springform pan cool cheesecake on wire rack for 2 hours.
  • Cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Top with Cranberry Orange Sauce to serve.
  • Cranberry Orange Sauce: Combine 1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons orange juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved and the cranberries start to break down. Remove from heat and cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 129.9 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 324.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

ORANGE RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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Since there is no crust to contend with, this rustic Italian-style orange-scented cheesecake is incredibly simple to whip together. More delicate in texture than its iconic diner-display-case relative, it has a fine dusting of pistachios and confectioners' sugar that gives it a pretty finish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 10 to 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted pistachios
1 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature for greasing the pan
1 1/2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
5 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack to the bottom third of the oven and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Spread the pistachios out on a baking sheet and bake until golden and toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a heat-safe plate to cool, then pulse them in a food processor until very finely ground. Transfer the ground pistachios to a small bowl and set aside.
  • Set a 9-inch springform pan on top of a piece of parchment paper and trace a circle around it. Cut out the circle and set aside. Generously grease the bottom and sides of the pan with the room temperature butter, then press the parchment circle into the bottom of the pan.
  • Put the ricotta and 2/3 cup sugar in the bowl of food processor and process until the mixture is smooth, about 30 seconds. Transfer the ricotta mixture to a large bowl and whisk in the eggs yolks, orange zest and juice and the vanilla.
  • In another large bowl, add the egg whites and whip using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until the eggs become foamy. Sprinkle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and continue to whip the egg whites until medium peaks form, about 2 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to fold 1/3 of the beaten whites into the ricotta mixture until just incorporated and a few white streaks remain. Gently fold in the remaining whipped egg whites, folding until there are no white streaks remaining.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan and set it on a baking sheet. Bake until the cheesecake is light golden brown and the sides begin to pull away from the pan, 55 minutes to about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Transfer the cheesecake to a cooling rack and let it cool completely, about 1 hour. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 2 days before serving.
  • To serve, run a thin knife or spatula around the cake to release it from the sides, then unclasp the latch of the pan. Dust the top of the cake with confectioners' sugar and sprinkle with the finely ground pistachios. Set the cheesecake on a cake platter, slice and serve.

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.

TRIPLE-CITRUS CHEESECAKE



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This Triple-Citrus Cheesecake is a delicious enigma. It's rich, but not heavy. Sweet, yet tart and refreshing. Make it and enjoy the contradictions.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 6h35m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
1 tsp. zest and 1 Tbsp. juice from 1 each lemon, lime and orange

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Combine graham crumbs, brown sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min.
  • Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, flour and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients; pour over crust.
  • Bake 1 hour 5 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

NO-BAKE ORANGE CHEESECAKE



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This is an easy cheesecake for kids to prepare with just a little supervision - they'll love smashing up the biscuits for the base.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Buffet, Dessert, Dinner, Treat

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 digestive biscuits
6 tbsp butter, melted
400g curd or cream cheese
grated zest 3 oranges, save the segments for the decoration
200g mascarpone cheese
100g caster sugar
3 tbsp milk
184ml pot double cream

Steps:

  • Crush the biscuits roughly. You can do this by putting them in a plastic food bag and crushing them with a wooden spoon.
  • Put the biscuits into a bowl and mix in the melted butter. Put the mixture into a 23cm cheesecake tin, then use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly and press it down in the tin to form the base. Put the tin into the fridge to set. This should take about 30 mins.
  • Put the curd or cream cheese, orange zest, mascarpone, sugar and milk into a bowl and mix it well with the wooden spoon.
  • Put the cream in a clean bowl and whisk until it is the consistency of thick custard. Add to the orange mixture and mix thoroughly.
  • Remove the cheesecake tin from the fridge. Pour the filling over the biscuit base and spread evenly. Decorate with segments of orange and return to the fridge until ready to serve (at least 4 hours or overnight).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 27 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 26 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.32 milligram of sodium

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.

ORANGE CHEESECAKE



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I got this recipe from my Dad, who got it off a recipe card. Not satisfied with the orange flavor of the original recipe, I tweaked a few ingredients to make it more intense. You can use your own graham cracker crust recipe if you prefer; we like the store-bought Oreo (dark chocolate) crust.

Provided by Mary Scheffert

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

9 inches Oreo cookie pie crusts (I use Keebler brand)
2 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
2 whole eggs
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed & undiluted
2 medium whole navel oranges
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon pure orange extract
chocolate curls (optional)

Steps:

  • Using a microplane grater or the smallest holes on a box grater, zest one entire orange onto a plate or into a bowl; set aside, and refrigerate zested orange for a later use.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, making sure there are no lumps; add sugar and mix well.
  • Add eggs and egg yolk; then add orange juice concentrate, orange zest, flour, vanilla extract& orange extract and mix until thoroughly combined, scraping down sides& bottom of bowl frequently to make sure all of the cream cheese is incorporated.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place prepared pie crust in center of a cookie sheet (preferably without sides).
  • Brush crust with some of the orange juice concentrate.
  • Pour cream cheese mixture into prepared crust and bake 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set but still wiggles slightly when shaken gently (cheesecake will continue to cook after removing from oven).
  • Remove cheesecake from oven, and let cool thoroughly on a wire rack (without the cookie sheet).
  • When cooled to room temperature, refrigerate cheesecake for several hours.
  • While cheesecake is chilling, remove some of the rind from the second orange with a vegetable peeler or citrus zester, being careful to only remove the orange part (the white pith is bitter).
  • If using a vegetable peeler, cut the pieces of rind into very thin julienne strips; set aside.
  • Make chocolate curls by scraping a large chocolate bar with a heavy knife, holding knife at a 90-degree angle to bar.
  • When ready to serve, place a mound of the chocolate curls in center of cheesecake; sprinkle with julienned strips of orange.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.7, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 79.9, Sodium 288.4, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 19.5, Protein 6.4

CITRUS CHEESECAKE



Citrus Cheesecake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 6h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted (see Note)
2 1/2 pounds cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons allpurpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Grated zest of 2 oranges
5 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream, for garnish (optional)
Thinly sliced kumquats, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9inch round cake pan. Coat the bottom and sides with the toasted almonds.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer at low speed until soft and smooth, about 1 minute. Combine the flour and sugar in another bowl and then add to the beaten cream cheese. Mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally. Beat in the grated citrus zests. Add the eggs, egg yolks and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly, frequently scraping down the sides of the bowl, until the batter is perfectly smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, tapping the bottom on a counter four or five times to eliminate air pockets. Place the cake pan inside a large roasting pan and pour in hot tap water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cake pan. Bake 1 hour, or until the center feels firm when pressed. Immediately remove the cake pan from the larger pan and set aside to cool on a rack. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
  • To serve, place the pan over a low burner for about 1 minute to melt the butter. Invert onto a plate and then invert again onto a serving platter so the nuts are on the bottom. To garnish, if desired, spread the sour cream evenly over the top and then cover the top with rows of thinly sliced kumquats.

TRIPLE CITRUS CHEESECAKE



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I haven't had a chance to make this one yet, but sounds very good and easy to make, tell me what you think.

Provided by Anna P.

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
3 (250 g) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon, rind of
1 tablespoon lime peel
1 tablespoon orange rind
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Combine crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla medium speed until well blended, Blend in juices and peels.
  • Add eggs one at a time; mix just until blended, Pour over crust.
  • Bake at 350`F for 45 to 50 minutes or until centre is almost set.
  • Cool completely, then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
  • If desired, garnish with fresh fruit or lemon lime and orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.3, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 125.5, Sodium 294.5, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 21.6, Protein 6

Tips:

  • The author's goal is to create a recipe for a rich, orange-flavored creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
  • Use high-quality cream cheese that is at room temperature to ensure a smooth cheesecake filling.
  • To ensure even cooking, use springform baking pan of good quality. It should be at least 10 inches in diameter.
  • For the perfect citrus flavor, use combination of freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice. Adjust the amount of juice based on your preferred tartness.
  • For the graham cracker crust, use a combination of graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan to create a solid base.
  • For smooth cheesecake filling, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the citrus juice and zest gradually, beating until combined. Use a rubber spatula to stir in the whipped cream to prevent overmixing.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling onto the prepared graham cracker crust and bake in a water bath to prevent cracking. This helps distribute heat evenly.
  • After baking, let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor and texture.
  • For decoration, use whipped cream, fresh orange slices, and orange zest. This adds a beautiful presentation and enhances the citrus flavor.

Conclusion:

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions to make a delightful orange citrus cheesecake with a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. The combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and whipped cream creates a rich and creamy filling, while the graham cracker crust adds a delightful crunch. The infusion of orange and lemon juice and zest adds a burst of citrus that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cheesecake. With its vibrant appearance and irresistible taste, this cheesecake makes an excellent dessert for any occasion. Remember to follow the tips mentioned above to ensure a successful baking experience.

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