Bobby's Ricotta Cheesecake
- 8 large graham crackers (3 1/2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces Neufchatel cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- 2 cups sliced strawberries, sprinkled with 1 teaspoon sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the crust: Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs are formed.
- Add the butter and pulse again to combine.
- Transfer to the bottom of an 8-inch springform cake pan and press against the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Let cool.
- For the filling: Beat together the cream cheese and ricotta with an electric mixer.
- Add the sugar, vanilla and egg and beat until well blended.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake until the center is set and the edges are golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Let cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to serve, slice and top with a dusting of cocoa powder and the sliced strawberries.
graham crackers, unsalted butter, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla, egg, cocoa, strawberries
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-deen/bobbys-ricotta-cheesecake-recipe.html (may not work)