Citrus Cheesecake with Marmalade Glaze

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Citrus Cheesecake with Marmalade Glaze
45 min.
8
801kcal

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Indulge in the refreshing flavors of our Citrus Cheesecake with Marmalade Glaze, a dessert that promises to dazzle your taste buds and elevate any occasion. This vegetarian cheesecake is a perfect blend of creamy richness and zesty citrus, creating a heavenly treat that’s both delightful and satisfying. Imagine the smooth texture of cream cheese paired with the vibrant notes of lemon, lime, and orange enveloped in a buttery crust—each bite is a burst of sunshine!

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving eight, this delightful dessert is not only easy to prepare but also encourages a sense of achievement for home bakers. With its stunning marmalade glaze that adds a glossy finish and an extra layer of citrus flavor, it’s sure to impress your guests at dinner parties, celebrations, or simply as a sweet end to a cozy meal at home.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our Citrus Cheesecake is crafted to bring joy and smiles. As you savor each mouthful garnished with fresh mint and orange slices, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for another slice. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to this vibrant, luxurious dessert that beautifully balances sweetness and tang!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups all purpose flour 
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • 24 ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • large eggs separated
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • teaspoons lime zest grated
  • servings mint sprigs fresh
  • slices cranberry-orange relish 
  • 0.7 cup orange marmalade 
  • tablespoon orange peel grated
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 1.7 cups sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature (1 stick)
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 425°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2-inch-high sides.
  2. Whisk egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla in small bowl to blend. Blend flour and sugar in processor.
  3. Add butter and process until coarse crumbs form. With machine running, add yolk mixture and blend until moist clumps form. Press dough onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of prepared pan. Freeze crust 10 minutes.
  4. Whisk egg white until foamy.
  5. Brush crust lightly with some egg white.
  6. Bake until crust is pale golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on rack while preparing filling. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.for filling: Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth.
  7. Add sugar; beat until well blended. Beat in 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, all citrus peel and vanilla.
  8. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Beat in sour cream.
  9. Pour filling into crust.
  10. Bake cake until puffed and cracked around edges and center moves only slightly when pan is gently shaken, about 55 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven. Run small knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool cake in pan on rack. Refrigerate cake overnight.
  12. Boil marmalade and 2 teaspoons lemon juice in saucepan until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
  13. Spread warm glaze atop cake. Chill cake 10 minutes.
  14. Remove pan sides.
  15. Transfer cake to platter.
  16. Garnish with orange and mint.

Nutrition Facts

Calories801kcal
Protein5.56%
Fat53.92%
Carbs40.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.82
Glycemic Load
41.22
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.400869545729%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.4mg
Hesperetin
1.06mg
Naringenin
0.31mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:800.51kcal
40.03%
Fat:49.06g
75.48%
Saturated Fat:28.19g
176.18%
Carbohydrates:82.94g
27.65%
Net Carbohydrates:81.95g
29.8%
Sugar:62.18g
69.09%
Cholesterol:226.36mg
75.45%
Sodium:329.35mg
14.32%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.04%
100%
Protein:11.39g
22.77%
Vitamin A:1877.51IU
37.55%
Selenium:23.3µg
33.29%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.18%
Phosphorus:189.61mg
18.96%
Folate:62.05µg
15.51%
Calcium:147.6mg
14.76%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.98%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.86%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.8%
Iron:1.6mg
8.87%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.72%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.24%
Zinc:1.02mg
6.83%
Vitamin B3:1.33mg
6.65%
Potassium:231.62mg
6.62%
Vitamin C:5.16mg
6.26%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.07%
Copper:0.1mg
5.14%
Magnesium:20.07mg
5.02%
Vitamin D:0.71µg
4.75%
Fiber:0.99g
3.97%
Vitamin K:3.35µg
3.19%
Source:Epicurious