SUNNY CITRUS CHEESECAKE
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
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.
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Nazain Baloch
[email protected]This cheesecake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love that I can use different citrus fruits to change up the flavor.
desmond quayson
[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.
Bj Badhon
[email protected]This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is smooth and creamy. The citrus flavor is perfect, not too tart and not too sweet.
Hayden
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the citrus flavor and the creamy texture.
Victor Aniagu
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The texture is great and the crust is perfect.
konstantinos stefanidis
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Sanam Rai
[email protected]This cheesecake is amazing! I love the combination of citrus flavors. The crust is also perfect, buttery and flaky.
Michael Bachman
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my family and they all loved it! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth.
Mohamad Abdo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out great! It's so creamy and delicious. The citrus flavor is perfect.
Sylvia Chris Sylvia Chris
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The texture is great and the crust is perfect.
Anmol Rai
[email protected]I love the citrus flavor in this cheesecake. It's so refreshing and summery. The crust is also perfect, buttery and flaky.
Bishowraj Basnet
[email protected]This cheesecake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert that's perfect for any special occasion.
Deban yadav Yadav
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Ayush Sooklaul
[email protected]This cheesecake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love that I can use different citrus fruits to change up the flavor.
Kason Guilbeau
[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.
Taimoor Jahangir
[email protected]This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is smooth and creamy. The citrus flavor is perfect, not too tart and not too sweet.
Kwabena Tawiah
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one is amazing! The citrus flavor is so refreshing and the crust is perfect.
Ife Diamond
[email protected]This cheesecake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the bright citrus flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.