Lemon-Lime Cheesecake

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Fresh lemon and lime zest and juice flavour a classic cheesecake with a graham crust.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings, 1 piece (84 g) each

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups graham crumbs

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

  • 3 (250 g) packages PHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, softened

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 lime, zested and juiced

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 3 eggs

  • ½ cup whipping cream

  • 1 tablespoon icing sugar

Directions

  1. HEAT oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. MIX graham crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of parchment-lined 9-inch springform pan.

  3. BEAT cream cheese and granulated sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add lemon zest and juice, lime zest and juice, and vanilla; mix well. Blend in flour. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.

  4. BAKE 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.

  5. BEAT cream in small bowl with mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, gradually adding icing sugar after soft peaks form. Spread over cheesecake.

Size-Wise:

Dessert can be part of a balanced diet but remember to keep tabs on portions.

Substitute:

Prepare using your favourite combination of citrus zest and juice, such as orange and lemon, or orange and lime.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

302 Calories
24g Fat
18g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 302
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 227mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 36mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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