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    Ricotta Cheesecake with Pineapple, Peach Compote

    August 30, 2013 by athomewithrebecka 4 Comments

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    Ricotta Cheesecake

     

    Ricotta cheese lends it's full, rich flavor to this cheesecake, but requires extra effort when it comes to creating a smooth texture; spending a few seconds in the food processor helps cut the gritty texture, resulting in a very dense and creamy cake. 

     

    Ricotta Cheesecake

    I added fresh pineapple and peach compote to balance the richness of the cake, creating the perfect balance and abundance of flavor. 

     

    Ricotta Cheesecake with Pineapple and Peach Compote

    Rebecka Evans
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 15 ounce containers whole-milk ricotta
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup sugar
    • 3 tablespoons unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
    • 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese room temperature
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon salt-free matzo meal
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ⅛ teaspoons sea salt
    • Powdered sugar for dusting

    For the Compote

    • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
    • 1 whole fresh peach
    • 3 tablespoons honey

    Instructions
     

    • Set ricotta in a fine strainer, and drain for 30 minutes to remove excess liquid
    • Arrange rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 350 degrees
    • Grease an 8 inch springform pan with 2 ½"-high sides with butter
    • MIx 1 tablespoon sugar and breadcrumbs in a small bowl; sprinkle over buttered pan to coat.Tap out excess
    • Transfer ricotta to processor. Puree for 15 seconds.
    • Scrap down the sides and puree until smooth, about 2 minutes
    • Add cream cheese; puree until well combined and smooth
    • Add remaining sugar and all other ingredients; puree together, scraping down sides until smooth, about 30 seconds
    • Scrape batter into prepared pan.
    • Bake cheesecake until golden brown and just set, about 1 hour 15 minutes
    • Transfer to rack and let cool in pan (cake will fall slightly)
    • Refrigerate uncovered until cool, about 3 hours, cover and cool overnight

    For the Compote

    • In a small saucepan toss cubed fruit and honey together, cook over medium heat until fruit is soft
    • Using a hand processor, blend hot mixture, leaving a few small chunks
    • Chill in covered container until ready to use

    To serve

    • Dust cake with powdered sugar, spoon compote over cake

    Notes

    RECIPE by DePalma Babbo New York City
    Adapted from Bon Appétit
    Tried this recipe?Mention @athomewithrebecka or tag #athomewithrebecka!
    Ricotta Cheesecake

     

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    1. Nancy/SpicieFoodie

      September 05, 2013 at 2:08 pm

      Yummy, what a fantastic recipe. I love the compote!

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      • athomewithrebecka

        September 05, 2013 at 3:35 pm

        Hey Nancy, You're sweet to say so! I only hope to be as good a photographer as you, once I make my way through all your wonderful tutorials. First, I need to get a big girl camera! Saving my pennies for Christmas! Cheers

        Reply
    2. kitchen flavours

      September 03, 2013 at 9:01 am

      Hi Rebecka,
      That is one lovely cheesecake. I like it that you have served it with the pineapple and peach compote, it looks so delicious!

      Reply
      • athomewithrebecka

        September 03, 2013 at 9:06 am

        Hi Joyce, The cake was very flavorful, almost tropical with the compote! xo

        Reply

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