Berry Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe
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Berry Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe
Description
The Berry Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe uses ricotta cheese as the primary dairy base, lending the cake a dense yet creamy texture distinct from traditional cream cheese cheesecakes. The batter includes flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter, creating a smooth rich foundation. Fresh berries are folded into the batter and also layered on top, adding juicy bursts and a bright contrast. Baking in a greased and lined springform pan at 350 degrees ensures an even, golden surface without cracking. The cheesecake is done when it no longer jiggles in the center and the top is lightly browned.
After baking, allowing it to cool partially before slicing is important to set the structure. Serving with fresh whipped cream or ice cream cuts through the richness and complements the fruity flavors. This cheesecake works well as a refined dessert for various occasions needing an elegant but approachable sweet.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg large
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 2 cups fresh berries or other fruit
- Whipped Cream fresh, or ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch spring form pan with parchment paper. Lightly coat parchment paper with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk in sugar to combine.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, ricotta and vanilla until smooth. In three stages, slowly whisk into dry ingredients. Mixture will be thick and dense.
- Lastly, whisk in melted butter until mixture is fully combined.
- Fold in 90% of fresh berries by hand. Pour mixture into prepared spring form pan. Top with remaining fresh berries.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until top is lightly browned and the center no longer giggles when jostled.
- Allow to cool for 30 minutes before transferring to a serving platter. Serve with fresh whipped cream or ice cream and enjoy!
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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