Ricotta Honey Cheesecake

Ricotta Honey Cheesecake


1. In a food processor, pulse together the flour, butter, sugar and salt until mixture resembles rolled oats.

2. Add 3 tablespoons cold water; pulse just until clumped together.

3. Press onto the bottom and 2 inches up the side of a 9-inch springform pan; prick all over with a fork.

4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

5. Line the pastry with foil; weigh down with pie weights or dried beans.

6. Bake in the bottom third of a 375 degree F oven for 15 minutes.

7. Remove the weights and foil; bake until golden, about 20 minutes.

8. Let cool on a rack.

9. Meanwhile, in a food processor, whirl the ricotta until smooth.

10. Add the honey and sugar; whirl until smooth.

11. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, whirling well after each addition.

12. Blend in the cream, flour and lemon zest and juice; pour into the crust.

13. Bake in the centre of a 325 degree F oven until golden and set around the edges yet the centre still jiggles slightly, about 50 minutes.

14. Transfer to a rack and loosen the side of the pan; let cool for 1 hour.

15. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.

16. To serve, cut the cheesecake into wedges, drizzle with honey and dust with cinnamon.

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