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Think Of This As A Sign To Make A Ricotta Cheesecake This Holiday Season
By Crystal Antonace
Whether you desire an alternative to traditional cheesecake or simply want to make a new recipe with seasonal ingredients, homemade ricotta cheesecake is a must-try.
Ricotta cheesecake has many of the same ingredients as a traditional cheesecake, but it also includes whole-milk ricotta cheese, giving it a light consistency and fresh flavor.
To make a ricotta cheesecake, you can either par-bake the graham cracker or biscuit crust ahead of time or mix the base right before you prepare the filling.
Since ricotta cheese doesn't need to be thawed, you can use it straight from the refrigerator or strain it through a mesh sieve for an even thicker cheesecake.
Regardless, assembly is quite simple, and once all the base ingredients are whisked together, all you need to do is bake this luscious dessert.
You could swap out the traditional crust for hazelnuts, pistachios, or gingersnaps, which develop a nice roasted flavor under that light and creamy ricotta filling.
If you want to add more seasonal flair to your ricotta filling, try adding citrus zest for extra brightness and topping your cheesecake with orange slices and pomegranate arils.
Aside from in-season fruit, you can also add your favorite flavor extract, such as peppermint, and then top your dessert with crushed candy canes and white chocolate.