Citrus Marbled Creamy Cheesecake
A deliciously creamy cheesecake with a vibrant citrus marbled effect, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- For the Crust: 2 cups graham crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- For the Filling: 3 packs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- For the Orange Swirl: ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- Orange food coloring (optional)
- For Garnish: Orange slice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the pan to form the crust. Set aside.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and flour until just combined.
- Divide batter in half. Add orange juice, zest, and food coloring to one portion, mixing well.
- Alternately pour plain and orange batters into prepared crust. Use a knife to swirl layers for marbled effect.
- Bake 50-60 minutes until center is nearly set but slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack door, let cool 1 hour. Then chill 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with orange slice before serving.
Notes
- Food coloring optional for enhanced orange color
- Gradual cooling prevents cheesecake from cracking
- Best if chilled overnight before serving
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg