Baked Breakfast Cheesecake
- 21 ounces ricotta cheese (preferably unsalted) or 21 ounces cream cheese (preferably unsalted) or 21 ounces mild goat cheese, softened (preferably unsalted)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 3 tablespoons quick oats or 3 tablespoons fine semolina or 3 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 large pinch sea salt
- 12 cup superfine sugar
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 small oranges, zest of, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
- 3 tablespoons raisins (optional)
- Preheat oven to 325F Generously butter a 9" springform pan.
- Using a wooden spoon, stand mixer with paddle attachment or food processor, beat cheese until soft and smooth.
- Add melted butter, grain product (oats, semolina or flour), salt, sugar, eggs, orange zest and orange juice.
- Add raisins, if using (if using a food processor, fold them in by hand).
- Pour mixture into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until just barely set and still wobbly in the center, about 25 minutes.
- Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
- Serve with fresh fruit, fruit compote, jam, yogurt or sour cream, or any combination thereof.
- For dessert, dust with confectioner's sugar and serve with whipped cream.
ricotta cheese, unsalted butter, oats, salt, sugar, eggs, oranges, fresh squeezed orange juice, raisins
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/baked-breakfast-cheesecake-453518 (may not work)