CITRUS-RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

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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

2 cups finely ground ladyfinger cookies (7 ounces)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
2 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
1 pound 5 ounces fresh ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Citrus-Vanilla Compote

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.

Hassan Waswa
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This cheesecake is amazing! The crust is perfect and the filling is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


James Benson
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I love this cheesecake! It's so light and fluffy and the citrus flavor is so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Henrypowerz Galabuzi
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This cheesecake is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust is crispy and the filling is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jada Harrison
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


monikah young
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This cheesecake is a must-try! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Rai Mola Ditta
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I'm not usually a fan of citrus desserts, but this cheesecake changed my mind. The citrus flavor is perfectly balanced and the ricotta cheese makes it so smooth and creamy.


Abu Sayed Hasan
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This cheesecake is a work of art! It's so beautiful and delicious. I can't believe I made it myself.


Safi Ahmed
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This cheesecake is everything I've ever wanted in a cheesecake. It's creamy, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Endrit Holla
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This cheesecake is simply divine! The citrus flavor is so refreshing and the ricotta cheese makes it so creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Gift Rueben
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect dessert to end our meal.


Alex Morales
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The crust is perfect and the filling is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Imranali
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one is amazing! The citrus flavor is perfectly balanced and the ricotta cheese makes it so light and fluffy.


Bonolo Gumede
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any type of citrus fruit, so I can change up the flavor every time I make it.


Wendy Ann
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. I loved the combination of citrus and ricotta cheese.


Miah Giron
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This cheesecake was a huge hit at my dinner party! The citrus flavor was bright and refreshing, and the ricotta cheese gave it a lovely creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.