Citrus Cheesecake Recipe: How to Make It

Citrus Cheesecake Recipe: How to Make It

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This beautiful layered cheesecake takes a bit longer to make, but the end result is so worth it! Citrus seems to be the perfect ending for an Easter meal, and the bright flavors really shine in this...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
  • FILLING:
  • 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1-1/3 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 3 drops green food coloring
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 6 drops yellow food coloring, divided
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 2 drops red food coloring
  • TOPPING:
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • Optional: Orange slices, lime slices and lemon slices

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