Basic Citrus Mint Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 c butter melted
- 3 pkgs cream cheese softened
- 3/4 c sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1-2 Tbsp fresh mint chopped
Instructions
- Combine wafer crumbs with melted butter. Press into bottom of 9” springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix until just blended. Stir in fruit juice and zest, and pour into crust.
- Bake at 350ºF for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely, then refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
- Add any additional toppings, such as lemon, lime, and orange slices, or fresh mint leaves.