Description
Indulge in the creamy and citrusy goodness of this Orange or Clementine Ricotta Cheesecake. Made with whole milk ricotta and fresh citrus zest, this Italian-inspired dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 1 1/2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 oranges or 3 clementines
- 1/4 cup fresh orange or clementine juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar and orange zest curls for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat ricotta and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then mix in flour, vanilla, zest, juice, and salt.
- Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 60–70 minutes until set.
- Cool and chill: Let the cheesecake cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish and serve: Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with zest curls before serving.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for a creamier texture.
- Consider adding a citrus glaze or candied peel for an elegant finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
