CITRUS POPPY SEED CHEESECAKE

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Source: Kraft Canada website. This cheesecake would be the perfect addition to any spring or summer gathering!!

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 pieces, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups honey maid graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 medium lemon, juice and zest of, grated
1 medium lime, juice and zest of, grated
1/2 cup thawed Cool Whip Topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 325°F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springrform pan).
  • Combine graham crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended.
  • Stir in poppy seed, lemon and lime peel and 2 tablespoons each of the lemon and lime juice.
  • Discard any remaining juice.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until center is almost set.
  • Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
  • Top with whipped topping just before serving.
  • Garnish with additional lemon and lime slices, if desired.
  • Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.3, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 132.3, Sodium 267.9, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 15.8, Protein 7

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