MARIGOLD CHEESECAKE

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I am crazy about gardening and it has spilled over into other facets of my life including my kitchen. I use marigolds from my own garden to create this delicious cheese cake.-Mary Jane Jones, Lisbon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
6 large eggs, separated
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup ground almonds
2 tablespoons fresh lemon balm leaves
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons minced fresh marigold petals
Additional marigold blossoms and fresh lemon balm leaves, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in almonds, lemon balm, lemon zest and marigold petals. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into a greased 9-in. springform pan; place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until golden brown and the cheesecake pulls away from sides of pan. Cool for 1 hour; remove sides of pan and cool completely. If desired, garnish with marigold blossoms and lemon balm. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.