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Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake for a Light, Bright Treat

Discover the essence of spring with this fluffy lemon ricotta cheesecake, the perfect light dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese provides creaminess and structure
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese adds lightness and subtle flavor
  • 3 Eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Caster Sugar can be reduced or substituted
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt low-fat or fat-free options available
For the Flavor Base
  • 1/2 cup Lemons (Juice and Zest) can swap for oranges or clementines
  • 2 tbsp Cornflour (Cornstarch) helps stabilize the cheesecake

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9 or 10-inch Springform Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (170°C).
  2. Prepare a 9 or 10-inch springform pan by lining the base with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ricotta cheese, caster sugar, plain yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cornflour. Blend until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in the lightly beaten eggs one at a time.
  5. Place the prepared springform pan into a larger baking pan and fill the outer pan halfway with hot water.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight wobble.
  7. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for another hour to cool.
  8. After cooling, allow the cheesecake to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 6 hours.
  9. Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 140mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra touch, consider topping with lemon curd or whipped cream before serving.

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