Citrus-Scented Cheesecake

Time

Yield

10 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

Crust

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter
1 egg yolk

Filling

2-1/2 lb. cream cheese, softened
1-3/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1-1/2 tsp. orange zest
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
5 eggs
1/4 cup thick cream
2 egg yolks

Instructions

Crust:
Combine flour, sugar, zest and vanilla extract; cut in butter. Add egg yolk. Blend well; wrap and chill 1 hour. Press one-third of dough on bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Press remaining dough on sides. Bake at 400°F. 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly brown. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

Filling:
Beat cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, flour, lemon and orange zests, vanilla and salt. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add cream. Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 475°F. about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 250° and continue baking 1 hour or until center is set.

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