Lighter Ricotta Cheesecake

Name: Lighter Ricotta Cheesecake
Ingredients: 5 12 ounces graham crackers, crushed; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 12 teaspoons ground ginger; 30 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese; 3 eggs; 1 egg white; 1 cup buttermilk; 12 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

5 12 ounces graham crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 12 teaspoons ground ginger
30 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
3 eggs
1 egg white
1 cup buttermilk
12 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2

Grease an 9-inch springform pan.
3

Mix together cracker crumbs, melted butter, dark brown sugar and ground ginger; press onto bottom of pan; set aside.
4

In a blender or food processor, process the remaining ingredients until well-blended and smooth; pour into prepared pan.
5

Place a pan of hot water on the bottom rack of the oven (this prevents the cake from cracking).
6

Bake the cake in the centre for 45-60 minutes or until set.
7

Chill before serving.