Simple Ricotta Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter in a medium bowl.
3. 3
   Press graham cracker mixture into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and up the sides to form a pie crust
4. 4
   Bake for 5 minutes
5. 5
   In a stand mixer, add ricotta a third at a time and blend until smooth.
6. 6
   Gradually mix in 3/4 cup sugar, reserving the remainder.
7. 7
   One by one, add egg yolks to mixture until fully combined
8. 8
   Gradually add flour, then vanilla and increase speed slightly to combine well.
9. 9
   Set mixture aside.
10. 10
    Beat egg whites with remaining 1/4 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
11. 11
    Set aside.
12. 12
    Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold together whipped cream, egg whites and batter until combined.
13. 13
    Pour batter into crust and bake at 325 for one hour, then turn off heat and allow cheesecake to cool in oven fo 2 hours.
14. 14
    Refrigerate overnight and serve.