Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake
Prep
25 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This vanilla ricotta cheesecake is my go to dessert when I want something elegant but honestly don't have all day to fuss in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in about an hour, and ricotta is such a budget friendly base compared to cream cheese. Plus, ricotta gives you a nice protein boost without feeling heavy. I love how the vanilla bean paste adds those gorgeous little specks and a depth of flavor that makes everyone think you spent way more effort than you actually did. It's the kind of dessert that tastes like you're showing off, but it's really just simple ingredients coming together in the easiest way possible.
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Ingredients
- 250graham cracker crust
- 300 gricotta cheese
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 1½ mlpure vanilla extract
- 2 gbaking powder
- ½ gsalt
- 1½ gvanilla bean paste
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
- 2
Prepare the crust by mixing the graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Tip: Press the mixture into the bottom of a 23cm springform pan.
- 3
Melt the butter and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Remove from heat once smooth and creamy.
- 4
Beat the ricotta cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until well combined.
Tip: Add the melted sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
- 5
Add the vanilla bean paste and mix until well combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 6
Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan over the crust.
Tip: Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake for 35 minutes, then reduce heat to 150°C (300°F) and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Tip: Let the cheesecake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- 8
Run a knife around the edges of the pan to release the cheesecake, then let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Tip: Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- 9
Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Tip: Optional, but adds a nice textural element.
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