My Citrus Cheesecake Dessert

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

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 250 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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My Citrus Cheesecake Dessert

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Dinner Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 180 min Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 package Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Lime zest
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
• optional for garnish Citrus slices (lemon, lime, orange)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in the lemon zest, lime zest, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the sour cream and flour, mixing until just combined.
5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 40 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
7. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 5 minutes.
8. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
9. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
10. Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with citrus slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 20g

Protein 6g12%

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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.