Citrus Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Citrus Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick vegetable cooking spray; 1 cup shortbread cookie crumbs, finely ground in food processor (made from 6 oz. of shortbread cookies); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 pinch fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; ⅔ cup sugar; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (cut into 8 pieces); 1 pinch fine sea salt; 10 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature (cut into 10 pieces); ¼ cup sour cream; ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 cup heavy cream, beaten to soft peaks

Servings: persons

nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1 cup shortbread cookie crumbs, finely ground in food processor (made from 6 oz. of shortbread cookies)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 pinch fine sea salt
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
⅔ cup sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (cut into 8 pieces)
1 pinch fine sea salt
10 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature (cut into 10 pieces)
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cup heavy cream, beaten to soft peaks

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["Crust: lightly coat an 8x8x2"" baking pan with nonstick spray; line with plastic wrap, leaving a generous overhang.", "Mix crumbs, butter, and salt in a medium bowl until it resembles moist sand.", "Press evenly onto bottom of pan.", "Cover; chill.", "Cheesecake: Place 2 tablespoons cold water in a small saucepan; sprinkle gelatin over.", "Let stand until gelatin is soft, 5-10 minutes.", "Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat sugar, butter, and salt in a medium bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.", "With motor running, add cream cheese 1 piece at a time, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl.", "Beat in sour cream, orange juice, and lime juice.", "Gently heat gelatin over lowest heat, stirring constantly, just until gelatin dissolves.", "Scrape gelatin into cream cheese mixture; beat to blend.", "Fold in whipped cream just to incorporate.", "Pour mixture into crust; smooth top.", "Chill until set, about 3 hours.", "Using plastic wrap overhang, Lift cheesecake from pan and cut into pieces to serve,", "Cheesecake can be make 3 days ahead.", "Cover and keep chilled, or freeze airtight for up to 2 weeks."]

865

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick vegetable cooking spray, 1 cup shortbread cookie crumbs, finely ground in food processor (made from 6 oz. of shortbread cookies), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 1 pinch fine sea salt, and more.

Yes, Citrus Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Citrus Cheesecake

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