Brown Butter Ricotta Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Ricotta Cheesecake is a creamy baked dessert combining ricotta and parmesan cheese with the rich flavour of brown butter. The graham cracker base provides a satisfying crunch beneath a smooth, savoury sweet filling enhanced by black pepper and vanilla. Ready in just 55 minutes from start to finish, with only 20 minutes of preparation needed, this cheesecake suits anyone looking for an elegant dessert with subtle savoury notes.
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Ingredients
- 250 ggraham cracker crumbs
- 120 gbrown butter
- 200 gsugar(granulated)
- 4large eggs
- 300 gricotta cheese(softened)
- 50 gparmesan cheese(grated)
- 10 gfreshly ground black pepper(peppercorns)
- 80 gunsalted butter, melted
- 2 mlvanilla extract
- 10 gsalt(table salt)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a rack in the center of the oven for even baking.
- 2
Make the crust: In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, browned butter, and salt until well combined.
Tip: Use a food processor to speed up the process.
- 3
Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a 23cm springform pan.
Tip: Make sure to evenly distribute the crust mixture.
- 4
Bake the crust: 10 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Let it cool completely.
- 5
Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a creamy filling.
- 6
Add the sugar, eggs, and black pepper to the bowl and mix until well combined.
Tip: Start with a slow speed and increase as needed.
- 7
Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
Tip: Make sure to smooth the filling.
- 8
Bake the cheesecake: 30 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
Tip: The edges should be set and the center slightly jiggly.
- 9
Let the cheesecake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Don't touch the cheesecake until it has cooled.
- 10
Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Tip: This will allow the flavors to meld together.
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