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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 65 Minutes |
Ready In: 95 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Here's the perfect cheesecake for spring or for a special gathering anytime of year! The rich, cookie-like crust and creamy filling make the zesty, citrus taste a wonderful surprise. This dessert takes time to prepare, but one bite will tell you it's worth it! Marcy Cella L'Anse, Michigan Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 egg yolk |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
filling |
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
1-3/4 cups sugar |
3 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel |
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
5 eggs, lightly beaten |
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten |
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream |
topping |
1-1/2 cups (about 12 ounces) sour cream |
3 tablespoons sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and lemon peel; gradually add to creamed mixture. Mix until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Divide dough in half; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. Remove sides of a 9-in. springform pan. Grease bottom. Between waxed paper, roll half the dough to fit bottom of pan. Peel off top paper; invert dough onto bottom of pan. Remove paper; trim dough to fit pan.
3. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until light browned. Cool completely on a wire rack.
4. Attach sides of the pan and grease sides. Pat remaining dough 1-1/2 in. up sides of pan, pressing dough to bottom crust to seal.
5. For filling, in another large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour, peels and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs and yolks; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in cream just until combined. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet.
6. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°; bake 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
7. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Combine topping ingredients; spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight. Yield: 12-14 servings.
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