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Citrus Cheesecake

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 16 Calories: 466.7

Dietary:

V Vegetarian

Description

This elegant Citrus Cheesecake offers a perfect balance of rich, creamy texture and bright, tangy flavor. Made with a buttery cookie crust and a smooth filling infused with fresh lemon and orange zest, it delivers a sophisticated taste that cuts through the sweetness. The addition of extra egg yolks ensures an incredibly dense and luxurious mouthfeel, characteristic of classic American cheesecakes. It is an ideal centerpiece for holiday dinners, birthday celebrations, or any special occasion where a show-stopping dessert is required. Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.

Directions

Preheat oven to 400&# 194;Â°F (204ÃÂ°C). In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, lemon peel, orange peel, and vanilla extract.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the egg yolk and softened butter.
Using your hands, mix until a dough ball forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch spring-form pan, then remove the sides.
Divide the chilled dough in half. On a sheet of waxed paper, roll one half into a circle to fit the bottom of the pan.
Peel off the top paper, invert the dough onto the pan bottom, remove the paper, and trim to fit.
Bake the crust at 400ÃÂ°F (204ÃÂ°C) for 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
Divide the remaining dough into thirds. Roll each third into a 9.5x2.5 inch strip between waxed paper.
Reassemble the spring-form pan with the baked crust on the bottom. Fit the dough strips to the sides, overlapping ends and pressing to seal.
Chill the assembled crust while preparing the filling.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, citrus peels, and vanilla until smooth and well mixed.
Add eggs and additional yolks, beating just until combined. Pour filling into the crust.
Bake at 500ÃÂ°F (260ÃÂ°C) for 10 minutes, then reduce heat (121ÃÂ°C)to 250ÃÂ°F and bake for 1 hour.
Cool slightly, then combine topping ingredients (whipped cream) and spread over the cake.
Chill overnight before serving to allow the cheesecake to set fully.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 466.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.4g30%
Saturated Fat 9.6g48%
Cholesterol 302.2mg101%
Sodium 112.2mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 61.7g21%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Sugars 16.1g
Protein 10.1g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Citrus Cheesecake