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

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Ingredients

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.

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Daniela Davidova

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This citrus cheesecake is the perfect dessert to bring to a potluck or party. It's always a crowd-pleaser!

Tiffany Lardino

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I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong, but my citrus cheesecake always cracks on top. Any tips?

Fahim Fahimyt

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This citrus cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.

ADEBAYO ALABA

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I love how versatile this citrus cheesecake is. You can use different citrus fruits, different types of crust, and different toppings to create a variety of different flavors.

Yosef Aklilu

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I've made this citrus cheesecake several times now and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Tanzina Akter

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my citrus cheesecake didn't turn out very well. The crust was too crumbly and the filling was too runny.

Susan Shiley

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This citrus cheesecake is so pretty! I love the way the citrus zest decorates the top.

Jaal Burruyso

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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.

raii usama

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This citrus cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the citrus flavor is really invigorating.

Youlander Cuffy

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I added a layer of raspberry preserves to the top of my cheesecake before baking it. It was a great addition!

Yah Keem

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I'm not a fan of the graham cracker crust, so I made this cheesecake with a vanilla wafer crust instead. It was delicious!

Apolauvin Muyanja

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My citrus cheesecake turned out a little too tart for my taste, but I'm sure that's because I used Meyer lemons instead of regular lemons. Next time I'll use less lemon juice.