Citrus Fizz Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• For the Parmesan & Garlic Base:
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• For the Olive Oil & Lemon Filling:
• 24 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• For the Blood Orange & Grapefruit Topping:
• 1 cup blood orange juice
• 1/2 cup grapefruit juice
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon blood orange zest

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. For the Parmesan & Garlic Base:
1. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, melted butter, and salt. Mix until well combined.
2. Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
3. For the Olive Oil & Lemon Filling:
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until smooth and creamy.
2. Add sugar and flour, and mix well.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
5. Pour the mixture over the cooled Parmesan & Garlic Base.
6. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until the cheesecake is set and the edges are lightly browned. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature.
4. For the Blood Orange & Grapefruit Topping:
1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together blood orange juice, grapefruit juice, granulated sugar, and cornstarch.
2. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Remove from heat and stir in water and blood orange zest.
5. Pour the topping over the cooled cheesecake.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the cheesecake is chilled and the topping is set.
5. Serve chilled.