Orange-Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake

Name: Orange-Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 296 milliliters pecan shortbread cookie crumbs, from about 11 cookies; 2 larges egg yolks, at room temperature; 3 larges eggs, at room temperature; 79 milliliters all-purpose flour; 237 milliliters granulated sugar; 118 milliliters orange marmalade; 2 teaspoons packed orange zest (from about 1 medium orange); 907 grams good-quality ricotta cheese, at room temperature; 1 teaspoons fine salt; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter (1/4 stick), melted, plus more for coating the pan; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 79 milliliters vodka

One portion of this dish contains approximately 17g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 530 calories. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. If you have orange marmalade, butter, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours.

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with butter.

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Butter

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Springform Pan

Oven

Place the cookie crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.

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Cookie Crumbs

Butter

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Bowl

Place the crumb mixture in the prepared pan and, using a measuring cup, press it evenly into the bottom.

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Measuring Cup

Frying Pan

Place the ricotta in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth.

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Ricotta Cheese

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Food Processor

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Add the sugar and flour and pulse until well incorporated, about 10 (1-second) pulses, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the motor running, add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time until well incorporated.

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Egg Yolk

All Purpose Flour

Sugar

Egg

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Bowl

Add the vanilla, orange zest, and salt and blend until just incorporated.

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Orange Zest

Vanilla

Salt

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan/crust and smooth the top.

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Crust

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Frying Pan

Bake until the center of the cheesecake is set and the edges are golden brown, about 1 hour.

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Oven

Place the marmalade and vodka in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, simmer, and reduce the sauce by half, about 10 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly (about 5 minutes) and pour over the cooled cake.

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Marmalade