Low-Cal Ricotta Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Low-Cal Ricotta Cheesecake

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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.

Yield: 8-10 servings



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