Citrus Swirl Cheesecake

**For the Citrus Swirl:**
– ½ cup orange marmalade
– ½ cup lemon curd

**For the Topping:**
– Meringue kisses
– Slices of fresh orange, lemon, and possibly blood orange
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Preparation

1. **Prepare the Crust:**
– Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
– In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
– Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and up the sides a little. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.

2. **Make the Cheesecake Filling:**
– In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
– Gradually add sugar, beating until combined.
– Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
– Stir in vanilla extract, orange zest, and lemon zest.
– Blend in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.

3. **Assemble the Cheesecake:**
– Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan.
– Drop spoonfuls of orange marmalade and lemon curd onto the cheesecake filling.
– Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the marmalade and curd into the filling to create a marbled effect.

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