Simply Citrus Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Simply Citrus Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs; ¼ cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 large eggs; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 teaspoon grated lime rind; 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; orange slice; lemon slice; lime slice; citrus peel (orange, lemon and lime)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
orange slice
lemon slice
lime slice
citrus peel (orange, lemon and lime)

1
Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil with ends of foil extending over sides of pan.
2
Combine cracker crumbs, butter and 2 tablespoons sugar; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.
3
Beat cream cheese and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
4
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating at low speed just until blended after each addition.
5
Stir in rinds and juices; pour evenly over crust.
6
Bake at 325* for 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
7
Cool completely on a wire rack.
8
Cover and chill at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
9
Remove cheesecake from pan, using foil handles.
10
Cut into 16 squares.

1081

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup butter, melted, 2 tablespoons sugar, 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Simply 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.

Simply Citrus Cheesecake

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