Citrus Cheesecake

Name: Citrus Cheesecake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Crust:; 1 cup (250 mL) graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup (50 mL) unsalted butter, melted; Filling:; 3 pkgs (225 g each) regular or light cream cheese, softened; 2 tbsp (30 mL) all purpose flour; 1 can (300 mL) Original or Low Fat Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk Original Sweetened Condensed Milk; 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract; 4 large eggs; 1 tsp (5 mL) finely grated lemon zest (or to taste); 1 tsp (5 mL) finely grated orange zest (or to taste); Garnish:; fresh lemon and orange slices; fresh berries; sprigs of mint

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Serves 8

Difficulty N/A

Ingredients

Crust:
1 cup (250 mL) graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup (50 mL) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
3 pkgs (225 g each) regular or light cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp (30 mL) all purpose flour
1 can (300 mL) Original or Low Fat Eagle Brand^® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 tsp (5 mL) finely grated lemon zest (or to taste)
1 tsp (5 mL) finely grated orange zest (or to taste)
Garnish:
fresh lemon and orange slices
fresh berries
sprigs of mint

Original Sweetened Condensed Milk

Directions

Crust:

Step 1:

Combine graham wafer crumbs and butter in small bowl. Press firmly onto bottom of 8-9" (20-23 cm) round greased and floured or non-stick springform pan.

Filling:

Step 2:

Beat cream cheese in electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add flour and mix well. On low speed, add remaining ingredients in order, mixing after each addition just until blended.

Assemble and Bake:

Step 3:

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated 325°F (160°C) oven until center is almost set, about 45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan. With thin knife, carefully loosen cheesecake from side of pan. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Chill 4 hours or overnight. Garnish as desired.