Citrus Daiquiri Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Citrus Daiquiri Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nut; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; Filling; 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 4 eggs; 1/4 cup rum; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Topping; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon lime zest; Decoration; 1/3 cup chopped pistachio nut

Servings: persons

Crust
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup chopped pistachio nut
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1/4 cup rum
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Topping
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
Decoration
1/3 cup chopped pistachio nut

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0; grease a 9-inch springform pan (with 3 inch sides).
2
Make the crust: in a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, nuts, and butter; press mixture into bottom of pan and freeze.
3
Make the filling: In a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar on med-high for 3 minutes.
4
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
5
Stir in rum, zests, juices, and cornstarch.
6
Pour over frozen crust; bake for 45-55 minutes or until the top is light brown and the center has a slight jiggle to it.
7
Cool on the counter for 10 minutes (do not turn off the oven); the cake will sink slighlty.
8
Topping: in a bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar, and zests; pour into center of cooled cake and spread to edges.
9
Bake 5 minutes.
10
Cool on a rack for 2 hours; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 hours before decorating.
11
Decoration: sprinkle pistachios in a 1-inch border around top of cake.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nut, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Citrus Daiquiri 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 Daiquiri Cheesecake

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