
Orange and Lemon Cheesecake
This refreshing citrus cheesecake is made with a combination of orange and lemon flavors.
Ingredients
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Orange slices (for garnish)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- Lemon juice (1/4 cup)
- Orange juice (1/4 cup)
- Lemon zest (1 tablespoon)
- Orange zest (1 tablespoon)
- Eggs (3)
- Sugar (1 cup)
- Cream cheese (16 oz)
- Butter (1/3 cup, melted)
- Graham cracker crumbs (1 1/2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and garnished with orange and lemon slices.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Dessert • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 60 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 8g • Sodium: 200mg • Sugar: 30g