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July 11, 2020 · 10 Comments

Citrus Cheesecake

Cheesecake· Recipe Archive

The orange and lemon zest mixed with the cream cheese makes for a sweet and sour flavor that will pucker your mouth while licking your lips at the same time.

Citrus Cheesecake

It is no secret I am a lover of cheesecake! With over 50 different cheesecake recipes on my blog there is no doubt.

It was my specialty when I worked with a group of woman to cater locally.

And there are many different ways the cheesecakes were made. Many are light and only slightly sweet. And the crusts I use have different ingredients that are dependent upon the filling used.

I am particularly proud of this Citrus Cheesecake. This one was made using my Candied Citrus Fruit. And it sits in a basic Graham Cracker Crust.

I debated using an Oreo Cookie Crust but I was out of the Lemon Flavored Cookies. So my Basic Graham Cracker Crust won out.

These are the INGREDIENTS You will need:

For Crust:

  • 2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 Cup sugar
  • 6 TBS butter
  • 1/4 Tsp non-flavored gelatin (Optional but best if used)

For Filling:

  • 5 Packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1-3/4 Cups Sugar
  • 3 TBS all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 Tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1-1/2 Tsp grated orange zest
  • 1/4 Tsp vanilla extract
  • 5 Large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 Large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 Cup heavy whipping cream

For Topping:

  • 1-1/2 Cups sour cream
  • 3 TBS Sugar
  • 1 Tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tsp lime zest
  • 1 Tsp Orange zest

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preapartion:

For Crust:

  • Preheat oven to 325. Coat 9 inch spring form pan with nonstick vegetable Oil spray.
  • Wrap outside of pan with a double of aluminum foil. 
  • In a bowl combine crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of pan. Bake until light brown, about 7 minutes.

For Filling:

  • In another large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour, lime 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. 

For Topping:

  • Sprinkle both lime and orange zest on top of the cheesecake.
  • Combine other topping ingredients; spread over cheesecake. 
  • Refrigerate overnight.

This recipe is one of my lighter and creamier cheesecake recipes.

The orange and lemon zest mixed with the cream cheese makes for a sweet and sour flavor that will pucker your mouth while licking your lips at the same time.

Sitting on top of this mountain of flavor are two slices of my Candied Citrus Fruit. I used one each of orange and lime varieties.

I also zested a bit of the candied fruits on top of the cheesecake before I added the slices.

The first time I served my husband a slice he looked at me puzzled.

He couldn’t figure out what exactly this cheesecake was. I had never prepared a cheesecake like this one before.

As he slid his for into the cake for a bite he understood. This was a special dessert. And he also understood he was, once again, my guinea pig.

After 44 years of marriage though he was fairly sure eating this cheesecake was a good thing.

It may have been a first, but it was after all a cheesecake!!

And over the years there could be no surprises, right?

Actually, yes. There could be.

He was unprepared for the sweet blend of the cheesecake coupled with the lemon and orange flavors.

I could tell he enjoyed it.

I didn’t hear a peep out of as he sat there slowly savoring every bite.

In the end I got the thumbs up and a request to make this citrus cheesecake again.

That was enough for me!!

I just know your family and guests will react the same way. And the smiles just won’t be on their faces.

The smile will be on yours too!

This post is part of my Cheesecake Collection. For more about Cheesecakes click 6 Tips To A Perfect Cheesecake Collection.

The orange and lemon zest mixed with the cream cheese makes for a sweet and sour flavor that will pucker your mouth while licking your lips at the same time.

Citrus Cheesecake

The orange and lemon zest mixed with the cream cheese makes for a sweet and sour flavor that will pucker your mouth while licking your lips at the same time.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake, lime, orange
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Refrigerate: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Adjust Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 442kcal
Author: Marilyn
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Ingredients

For Crust:

  • 2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 Cup sugar
  • 6 TBS butter
  • 1/4 Tsp non-flavored gelatin (Optional but best if used)

For Filling:

  • 5 Packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1-3/4 Cups Sugar
  • 3 TBS all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 Tsp grated lime zest
  • 1-1/2 Tsp grated orange zest
  • 1/4 Tsp vanilla extract
  • 5 Large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 Large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 Cup heavy whipping cream

For Topping:

  • 1-1/2 Cups sour cream
  • 3 TBS Sugar
  • 1 Tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tsp lime zest
  • 1 Tsp Orange zest

Instructions

For Crust:

  • Preheat oven to 325. Coat 9 inch spring form pan with nonstick vegetable Oil spray.
  • Wrap outside of pan with a double of aluminum foil.
  • In a bowl combine crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of pan. Bake until light brown, about 7 minutes.

For Filling:

  • In another large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour, lime 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.

For Topping:

  • Sprinkle both lime and orange zest on top of the cheesecake.
  • Combine other topping ingredients; spread over cheesecake.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
    The orange and lemon zest mixed with the cream cheese makes for a sweet and sour flavor that will pucker your mouth while licking your lips at the same time.

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Notes

Optional: add slices of candied fruit on top!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 442kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 15g (75%) | Cholesterol: 196mg (65%) | Sodium: 165mg (7%) | Sugar: 34g (38%)
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  1. blankChas Greener says

    July 24, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    This sounds really interesting, Pinning to try. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 24, 2020 at 10:18 AM

      I am glad you like the cheesecake Chas. Be safe and stay healthy!

      Reply
  2. blankAmy says

    July 20, 2020 at 1:12 AM

    I had to check out this recipe. I love citrus and I love cheesecake, so this recipe is a winner. It sounds so refreshing and delicious. It also looks so pretty.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 20, 2020 at 3:23 PM

      Thank you so much Amy for the nice words. This cheesecake is really unique. I hope you get a chance to make it! Stay healthy and enjoy your day.

      Reply
  3. blankMary says

    July 19, 2020 at 6:07 PM

    looks delicious! I must try it, we all love cheesecakes around here

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 19, 2020 at 6:19 PM

      Thank you Mary for the kind words! I have so many cheesecakes on this blog. It was my part of the catering we did. Enjoy!! Stay safe!

      Reply
  4. blankLeslie Susan Clingan says

    July 19, 2020 at 12:34 AM

    Have mercy this looks delicious and sounds decadent. And refreshing!! Pinning.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 19, 2020 at 8:29 AM

      I am glad you like the citrus cheesecake Leslie! Thank you so much for the pin. Enjoy your Sunday!!

      Reply
  5. blankClearissa Coward says

    July 17, 2020 at 10:28 PM

    Another great recipe Marilyn. You do the best things with cheesecake. TFS

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 18, 2020 at 8:55 AM

      Thank you Clearissa. I am happy you like my cheesecake styles. In our catering service that was my biggest contribution. Enjoy your day. Still praying for O. Hugz.

      Reply

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