Creamy Ricotta Cheesecake

If you have a mountain of ricotta cheese available after making cheese, then this ricotta cheesecake is a must-try. Super healthy for your children as it is packed with protein. Ricotta is basically albumin protein. And six eggs are added to the ricotta to  bump up the protein even more. A hint of orange zest gives the cake a bright, fresh flavor.

Servings: 8

Equipment

– 23 cm springform pan

Ingredients

– 900 g ricotta cheese

– 1 orange (for 2 teaspoons/4 g orange zest)

– 40 g flour

– 200 g sugar

– 6 eggs

– 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

– 2 x 200gm packets tennis biscuits

– 115 g butter, melted

– 2 tablespoons (15 g) powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

Preparing the Crust

– Preheat oven to 175°C.

– Grease a 23 cm springform pan with butter.

– Crush the tennis biscuits by placing them in a plastic bag and rolling them with a rolling pin to reach a breadcrumb-like consistency.

– Stir the tennis biscuits with melted butter until the mixture holds together when squeezed. If needed, add more melted butter.

– Firmly press the crust into the bottom and along the lower sides of the springform pan. Set aside.

Making the Cheesecake Filling

– In a small bowl, sift together the flour and sugar.

– In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and orange zest. Gradually fold in the flour mixture with a spatula until well blended and smooth.

– Add eggs, one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.

– Stir in the vanilla extract.

Baking & Finishing

– Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust.

– Bake for about 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly golden on top.

– Let the cheesecake cool completely in the pan before transferring to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours (or overnight for best results).

– Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Enjoy!

This ricotta cheesecake is perfect as a light dessert or a show-stopping treat for special occasions. The homemade ricotta gives it an unmatched creaminess, making it even more rewarding if you make your own cheese.