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This cheesecake has both ricotta and cream cheese richness. Top of a buttery cracker crust, this creamy cheesecake has a delicious lemon zest flavor. To enhance the deliciousness of this cake, a layer of fig jam is also applied to it, which gives it a natural sweetness and enhances its taste.
CONTENT OF RECIPE
| Ingredients / Ingredienti | For Crust Preparation: 2 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs 1/2 Cup Unsalted Melted Butter For Filling Preparation: 2 Cups Ricotta Cheese 1 Cup Cream Cheese 3/4 Cup Sugar 3 Eggs 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 Tablespoon All-Purpose Flour 1 Lemon Zest For Topping: 1 Cup Fig Jam |
| Cooking Time / Tempo di cottura | 50 to 60 Minutes |
| Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di cottura | 320°F ~ 160°C |
| Utensils / Utensili | Bowl Food Processor Spoon Pan Serving Plate |
| Cooking Method / Metodo di cottura | Oven |
METHOD
CRUST PREPARATION
Step 1: To make the crust we will crush the graham crackers through any food processor. Step 2: Add the melted butter to the crushed crackers and mix it well. Step 3: Now line the baking paper on the bottom of the pan. Step 4: Spread the graham crackers crumbs mixture and smooth it well with the help of a spoon. Step 5: Now we will refrigerate it for 30 minutes.FILING PREPARATION
Step 6: In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and ricotta. Step 7: And mix them well till they become smooth. Step 8: Now add sugar to this creamy mixture and mix it. Step 9: Now add the eggs one by one. Step 10: Combine the remaining ingredients like flour, lemon zest and vanilla extract to this mixture.CHEESECAKE PREPARATION
Step 11: Spread this filling over the crust that we have already made. Step 12: Top of the cheesecake should smooth out nicely. Step 13: Bake it in a preheated oven at 160 degrees Celsius for 50 to 60 minutes. Step 14: When the cake is ready, let it stand for an hour with the oven door slightly opened. Step 15: Carefully remove the cake and let it cool to room temperature. Step 16: Now after making the cheesecake, refrigerate it for four hours.SERVING
Step 17: Pour the fig jam on the cheesecake before serving. Step 18: Remove the cheesecake from the pan and place on a serving plate, slice it and serve.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What kind of cheese is good with fig jam?
Fig jam can perfectly go with many kinds of cheese like:
- Parmigianino
- Brie Cheese
- Aged Cheddar Cheese
- Goat Cheese
- Blue Cheese.
- Gruyere Cheese
- Gouda Cheese
- Havarti Cheese
What’s the difference between ricotta and cheesecake?
Ricotta is basically a type of cheese whereas cheesecake is a dessert. Ricotta is grainy and less creamy while cheesecake is creamy, soft and smooth.
What is the difference between cheesecake and Italian cheesecake?
Cream cheese is used in cheesecake while in Italian cheesecake (instead of cream cheese) ricotta cheese is being used.
What goes well with fig jam?
While eating with cookies and toast it goes delicious. So you should definitely try this fig jam with a cracker or a toast topped with cheddar cheese.
What is the best way to eat fig jam?
You can try it with toasted crostini with ricotta .It's super delicious. You can also try this while eating with cookies and toast. So this fig jam with a cracker or a toast topped with cheddar cheese goes heavenly.
