Citrus-Scented Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Citrus-Scented Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest; 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter; 1 egg yolk; 2-1/2 lb. cream cheese, softened; 1-3/4 cup sugar; 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 tsp. lemon zest; 1-1/2 tsp. orange zest; 1/4 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 tsp. salt; 5 eggs; 1/4 cup thick cream; 2 egg yolks

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter
1 egg yolk
2-1/2 lb. cream cheese, softened
1-3/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1-1/2 tsp. orange zest
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
5 eggs
1/4 cup thick cream
2 egg yolks

1
Crust: Combine flour, sugar, zest and vanilla extract; cut in butter.
2
Add egg yolk.
3
Blend well; wrap and chill 1 hour.
4
Press one-third of dough on bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
5
Press remaining dough on sides.
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Bake at 400F.
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12 to 15 minutes or until lightly brown.
8
Watch carefully to avoid burning.
9
Filling: Beat cheese until fluffy.
10
Add sugar, flour, lemon and orange zests, vanilla and salt.
11
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
12
Add cream.
13
Pour into prepared crust.
14
Bake at 475F.
15
about 15 minutes.
16
Reduce heat to 250 and continue baking 1 hour or until center is set.

1028

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp. grated lemon zest, 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Scented 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-Scented Cheesecake

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