Simply Citrus Cheesecake

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 4 Minutes

Ready In: 19 Minutes

Servings: 16

From Southern Living.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 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)

Directions:

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.

By RecipeOfHealth.com