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.

Martha Stewart Living, May 2004

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Servings:
10
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Directions

  • 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.

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  • 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.

Cook's Notes

Fresh ricotta cheese, which is creamier than mass-produced ricotta, is crucial to this cake's light texture. This cheesecake, once set, can bewrapped in plastic and refrigerated forup to 3 days. Let stand at room temperature for twenty minutes before serving. Note: Raw eggs should not be used in food prepared for pregnant women,babies, young children, the elderly, oranyone whose health is compromised.

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