Guis Citrus Cheesecake

Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was served to athletes during the first Olympic games held in 776 BC.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Guis Citrus Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking, Chilling Cuisine: American, European Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Digestive Biscuits
• 100 gram Butter
• 500 gram Cream Cheese
• 150 gram Sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoon Orange Juice
• 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 200 gram Whipped Cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs.
3. Melt the butter and mix it with the biscuit crumbs.
4. Press the mixture into the base of a greased springform pan.
5. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
6. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
7. Stir in the lemon juice, orange juice, orange zest, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
8. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base.
9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
10. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 2 hours.
11. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
12. Serve chilled with whipped cream on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 28g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.