Citrus Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Citrus Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb chocolate cookies; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 tbsp powdered gelatin, bloomed for 5 mins in ice water; 1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tbsp orange zest; 2 tbsp orange juice; 1 (10 oz) can mandarin oranges in syrup, drained; 1 package orange gelatin dessert

Servings: persons

1/2 lb chocolate cookies
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 tbsp powdered gelatin, bloomed for 5 mins in ice water
1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp orange zest
2 tbsp orange juice
1 (10 oz) can mandarin oranges in syrup, drained
1 package orange gelatin dessert

1
Grease and line a 10x6 inch rimmed baking tray with parchment paper.
2
In a food processor, process cookies to fine crumbs. Add butter and process to combine. Press into base of prepared pan. Chill for 15 mins.
3
Combine bloomed gelatin with 1/3 cup boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, orange zest and orange juice until smooth. Add gelatin mixture and mix until combined. Transfer to prepared pan and chill for 1 hour, or until partially set.
4
Arrange mandarin orange segments over top of cheesecake.
5
Dissolve orange gelatin dessert in 1 cup boiling water. Add 1/2 cup cold water and let cool slightly. Carefully pour over mandarin orange segments. Chill for 6 hours, or overnight, until set.
6
Cut into 8 slices to serve.

1173

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb chocolate cookies, 1/2 cup butter, melted, 1/2 tbsp powdered gelatin, bloomed for 5 mins in ice water, 1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature, 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.

Citrus Cheesecake

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