RICOTTA CITRUS CHEESECAKE
Lemon, lime and orange zest perk up this ricotta-based cheesecake. A graham cracker crust provides crunch while a dusting of confectioners' sugar adds a pretty finish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 6h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Wrap foil around the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Spoon the ricotta into a fine mesh strainer set over a large bowl and set aside until well drained.
- Meanwhile, brush the inside of the a 9-inch springform pan with a little of the melted butter. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, remaining melted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and salt together in a medium bowl until well moistened. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom and all the way up the sides of the pan. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bring a large pot of water to a boil and keep hot.
- Beat the drained ricotta, remaining 1 cup granulated sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, almond extract, lime zest and orange zest in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add the eggs and beat until just combined, taking care not to over beat the mixture. Pour into the cooled crust. Place the springform pan in a deep roasting pan and transfer to the oven rack and carefully pour the hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the pan.
- Bake until the cheesecake is slightly jiggly in the center and very lightly browned on top, about 1 hour and 35 minutes. Careful of splashing the hot water, remove the roasting pan from the oven and immediately transfer the cheesecake to a rack to cool completely. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours up to overnight.
- At least thirty minutes before serving, run a knife along the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake, release the pan and carefully lift the ring off. Dust the top with confectioners? sugar.
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Joe Culver
joe9@aol.comI made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again.
Evan Jones
j_evan@aol.comThis cheesecake is the best I've ever had! The crust is perfect, the filling is creamy and flavorful, and the citrus flavor is just right. I highly recommend this recipe.
Andradaa Bazavan
bandradaa@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one is amazing! The ricotta cheese makes it so light and fluffy, and the citrus flavor is perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.
Sarah Scanlon
scanlon18@aol.comThis cheesecake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use different citrus fruits to create different flavor variations. I've made it with oranges, lemons, and limes, and they're all delicious.
Hurricane 415
hurricane-415@hotmail.comI love the combination of citrus and ricotta in this cheesecake. It's a unique and refreshing flavor that I've never had before. I will definitely be making this again.
Ryan Lewis
r_lewis45@hotmail.comThis cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, it's always a hit, and it's absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
mohseen Rateeb
m-r@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved this cheesecake. The ricotta cheese actually made the cheesecake even more creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Raheem Abaas
a63@gmail.comThis cheesecake is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use different citrus fruits to create different flavor variations. I've made it with oranges, lemons, and limes, and they're all delicious.
Sande Steven
steven_s95@yahoo.comI made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again.
ASOLUKA CHIKA
c_asoluka99@yahoo.comThis cheesecake is the best I've ever had! The crust is perfect, the filling is creamy and flavorful, and the citrus flavor is just right. I highly recommend this recipe.
Steve Bruno
bruno.s23@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one is amazing! The ricotta cheese makes it so light and fluffy, and the citrus flavor is perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.
Riley robinson
robinson_riley@yahoo.comThis cheesecake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use different citrus fruits to create different flavor variations.
mkmamun khan
k.mkmamun26@aol.comI love the combination of citrus and ricotta in this cheesecake. It's a unique and refreshing flavor that I've never had before.
Chinenye Bernardette
chinenye_b@aol.comThis cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, it's always a hit, and it's absolutely delicious.
Mary Fredrick
mfredrick64@hotmail.frI was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I'm so glad I did! The ricotta cheese actually made the cheesecake even more creamy and delicious.
Anika Genovese
anika_genovese@aol.comThis cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The ricotta cheese gives it a light and fluffy texture, and the citrus flavor is perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe.
MuhammadHassanAttari shaikh
m-shaikh95@aol.comI've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a success. I've even used frozen berries instead of citrus fruits and it turned out great.
erriton fuller
erriton_fuller69@hotmail.comThis cheesecake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different citrus fruits to create different flavor variations.
Mona16 mary
mary.mona16@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of citrus desserts, but this cheesecake changed my mind. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and flaky.
Amy Vella
amyv@gmail.comThis cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The citrus flavor was refreshing and the ricotta gave it a creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.