CITRUS-RICOTTA CHEESECAKE
Light in texture,traditional Italian cheesecakesare made with ricotta cheese.Here, citrus adds depth to thericotta; the compote of orange,grapefruit, and vanilla playsoff the cake's mellow flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir together cookie crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom and up 1 inch on sides of an 8-inch square or 9-inch round springform pan; set aside.
- Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl. Let stand 7 minutes to soften. Stir until gelatin is dissolved; set aside. Beat cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- Put egg yolks and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Scrape in vanilla seeds; whisk until mixture is pale and thick, about 2 minutes. Add ricotta, zests, lemon juice, salt, and gelatin mixture; gently stir until smooth. Set aside.
- Beat egg whites in a clean mixing bowl until they hold stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream and then whites with a rubber spatula into ricotta mixture.
- Pour filling over crust. Refrigerate, uncovered, 3 hours or overnight. Before unmolding, run a knife around edge of cake. Serve with citrus-vanilla compote.
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Behailu Molla
[email protected]This cheesecake is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Mohannad Mahmoud
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one is really good. The citrus flavor is really refreshing.
Sara Filmon
[email protected]This cheesecake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Tamiko Cooper
[email protected]I love the citrus flavor in this cheesecake. It's a nice change from the traditional cheesecake.
Tanveer Qureshi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cheesecake is creamy and flavorful, and the citrus glaze adds a perfect finishing touch.
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[email protected]The crust was a little crumbly, but the cheesecake itself was delicious. I'll definitely make it again.
Ajibade Sheriff
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think it would be great with a sweeter fruit filling.
TransCactus
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a family favorite!
SUBI SUBIKSHAN
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The cheesecake is creamy, tangy, and has a perfect graham cracker crust.
Nina
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the creamy texture.
Iheartcandy
[email protected]This cheesecake is a delightful treat! The combination of citrus and ricotta cheese creates a light and refreshing flavor that is perfect for any occasion.