Ricotta cheesecake with almond praline topping recipe

Ingredients for Ricotta cheesecake with almond praline

• 150 g plain flour

• 55 g caster sugar

• 100 g unsalted butter, chopped

• 330 g cream cheese, chopped, softened

• 500 g fresh ricotta

• 295 g caster sugar

• 60 ml lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 15 g cornflour

• 15 ml water

• 5 eggs

• 165 g raw caster sugar

• 40 g flaked almonds, toasted

How to make Ricotta cheesecake with almond praline

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C (fan 130°C).

2. Lightly grease a 22cm round springform cake tin and line the base with non-stick baking paper. Set aside.

3. To make the base, place the flour, sugar, and butter in a food processor and process for 1 minute or until a rough dough forms.

4. Using the back of a spoon, press the mixture into the base of the prepared tin. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden and just cooked. Set aside to cool slightly.

5. While the base is baking, prepare the filling. Place the cream cheese, ricotta, sugar, lemon juice, lemon rind, and vanilla in a food processor and process until smooth.

6. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add the cornstarch mixture and the eggs to the filling, then process to combine.

7. Lightly re-grease the sides of the cake tin and pour the filling over the base, tapping gently to remove any air bubbles.

8. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until light golden and just set. Allow to cool in the closed oven for 50 minutes.

9. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

10. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C).

11. Sprinkle the sugar over a large lightly greased baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until melted.

12. Sprinkle with the almonds and allow to set completely on the tray.

13. Once set, crush the praline into small pieces.

14. Sprinkle the cheesecake with the almond praline to serve, pressing gently to secure.

Disclaimer
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