Lemon Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325-degrees F.
2. 2
   Brush 9-inch springform pan with melted butter, reserve remainder.
3. 3
   Place cookies (biscotti and spritz cookies) in large baggie and crush with rolling pin.
4. 4
   Place crushed cookies in bowl, add butter and mix with fork to combine.
5. 5
   Press cookie crumbs into bottom of prepared pan.
6. 6
   Place remaining ingredients (ricotta- eggs) in a large bowl and mix using a rubber spatula until smooth.
7. 7
   Pour mixture into pan.
8. 8
   Bake 1 hour- 1 hour 20 minutes or until sides start to turn golden and center has a slight bounce.
9. 9
   Remove from oven and let cool (cheesecake will finish cooking while cooling).
10. 10
    Cool completely and remove from pan.