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Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 lemons zested and juiced

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and ricotta smooth.
  3. Beat in sugar until creamy.
  4. Add eggs individually, then lemon zest and juice.
  5. Pour over crust; smooth top.
  6. Bake 55 to 60 minutes until set; cool and chill 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Drain the ricotta if it seems watery for a firmer set.