Recipe of Low-Cal Ricotta Cheesecake - Food Recipes

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Low-Cal Ricotta Cheesecake

Recipe By : Nathalie Dupree, TVFN
Serving Size : 10
Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Dupree Dessert

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

1 package graham crackers -- (5 1/2-ounce) 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 15 ounce con part-skim ricotta cheese 3 eggs 1 egg white 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 orange peel -- grated, no white 2 tablespoons orange juice Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9-inch springform pan or spray with nonstick spray. To make the crust, place the graham crackers, butter, brown sugar, and ginger in the bowl of a food processor and process until well combined. Press into the bottom of the springform pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. To make the filling, place the ricotta, eggs, egg white, buttermilk, sugar, vanilla, orange peel, and juice in the bowl of a food processor or electric mixer and process or mix until smooth. Pour the mixture into the cooled crust, put on a baking sheet, place in the oven, and place a pan of water in the bottom of the oven. Bake 45 to 60 minutes, or until set.
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