Sicilian Cheesecake

• 6 oz plain chocolate cookies
• 7 tbsp butter, melted
• None None Filling
• 1 1/2 lb ricotta cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp creme de cacao
• 2 tbsp finely chopped mixed citrus peel
• 2 oz dark chocolate, finely grated, plus 2 oz to serve
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped, to serve

1. Process cookies until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add butter and process until just combined. Press into the base of a greased 8 inch springform pan. Cover and chill for 30 mins, or until firm.
2. For the filling, beat ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and creme de cacao in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Add citrus peel and chocolate. Transfer to prepared pan and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
3. Serve cheesecake in wedges with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkled with chocolate.

chocolate cookies, butter, filling, ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, creme, mixed citrus, chocolate, heavy cream

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