Description
Indulge in the creamy and citrusy delight of this Orange or Clementine Ricotta Cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious ricotta and cream cheese filling, this Italian-American dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange or clementine zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange or clementine juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- Whipped cream and additional zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat ricotta and cream cheese, then add sugar, eggs, zest, juice, vanilla, flour, and salt. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake until set. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
- Serve: Garnish with whipped cream and zest before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense citrus flavor, mix orange and clementine zest.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
