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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Hassan Waswa
waswa-hassan49@hotmail.frThis 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
b81@aol.comI 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
galabuzih@hotmail.comThis 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
jada.h@aol.comI'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
y_monikah@yahoo.comThis cheesecake is a must-try! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Rai Mola Ditta
ditta@gmail.comI'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
ha91@yahoo.comThis cheesecake is a work of art! It's so beautiful and delicious. I can't believe I made it myself.
Safi Ahmed
s-a67@gmail.comI'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
e8@hotmail.comThis 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
r.gift@hotmail.comI made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect dessert to end our meal.
Alex Morales
a.m27@yahoo.comThis 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
imranali17@gmail.comI'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
b_g6@hotmail.comThis 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
w@gmail.comI 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
m-giron@gmail.comThis 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.