Citrus Daiquiri Cheesecake Recipes

SUNNY CITRUS CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet., In a small bowl, mix flour, sugar and zest; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Divide batter into thirds. To 1 portion, add lime juice, lime zest and green food coloring. Pour batter over crust., Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, about 25 minutes., Meanwhile, to another portion of batter, add lemon juice, lemon zest and 3 drops yellow food coloring. Carefully remove pan from oven. Gently spoon over lime layer. Return to oven; bake until center is just set and top appears dull, about 25 minutes., To remaining batter, add orange juice, orange zest, red food coloring and remaining 3 drops yellow food coloring. Carefully remove pan from oven. Gently spoon over lemon layer., Return to oven; bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 30-35 minutes. Carefully remove pan from oven., In a small bowl, whisk topping ingredients. Gently spoon over cheesecake in small dollops; spread carefully. Return to oven; bake 5 minutes., Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan. If desired, top with orange, lime and lemon slices. Refrigerate leftovers.

NO-BAKE DAIQUIRI CHEESECAKE RECIPE - (3.3/5)

Steps:

• Crust: Combine all ingredients. Remove 2 Tb. crumbs and set aside. Press remaining crumbs in bottom and 1-3/4" up sides of a 9" springform pan. Chill 45 min. Filling: Meanwhile, combine gelatin & the first 1/2 c. sugar in medium saucepan. Stir in rum, citrus peels, lime juice & egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened (8-10 min). Remove from heat ... Beat in cream cheese until smooth. ... Beat egg whites in mixer until soft peaks (tips curl over). Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks. Then, whip cream (in another bowl) until stiff peaks. Fold egg whites and whipped cream into gelatin mixture. Turn into crumb-lined pan. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cover, chill until firm (at least several hours; better overnight)

CITRUS DAIQUIRI CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; grease a 9-inch springform pan (with 3 inch sides).
• Make the crust: in a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, nuts, and butter; press mixture into bottom of pan and freeze.
• Make the filling: In a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar on med-high for 3 minutes.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
• Stir in rum, zests, juices, and cornstarch.
• Pour over frozen crust; bake for 45-55 minutes or until the top is light brown and the center has a slight jiggle to it.
• Cool on the counter for 10 minutes (do not turn off the oven); the cake will sink slighlty.
• Topping: in a bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar, and zests; pour into center of cooled cake and spread to edges.
• Bake 5 minutes.
• Cool on a rack for 2 hours; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 hours before decorating.
• Decoration: sprinkle pistachios in a 1-inch border around top of cake.