*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Low-Cal Ricotta Cheesecake

Recipe By     : Nathalie Dupree, TVFN
Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Dupree                           Dessert

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   5 1/2  oz            Graham crackers
   3      tb            Butter
   2      tb            Dark brown sugar -- packed
   1 1/2  ts            Ground ginger
  30      oz            Part-skim ricotta cheese
   3                    Eggs
   1                    Egg white
   1      c             Buttermilk
     1/2  c             Granulated sugar
   1      tb            Vanilla extract
   1                    Orange zest -- grated, no white
   2      tb            Orange juice

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9" springform pan or spray with
nonstick spray.

To Make The Crust:

Place the graham crackers, butter, brown sugar, and ginger in the
bowl of a food processor and process until well combined. Press into
the bottom of the springform pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake
5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

To Make The Filling:

Place the ricotta, eggs, egg white, buttermilk, sugar, vanilla,
orange peel, and juice in the bowl of a food processor or electric
mixer and process or mix until smooth. Pour the mixture into the
cooled crust, put on a baking sheet, place in the oven, and place a
pan of water in the bottom of the oven. Bake 45 to 60 minutes, or
until set.

Yield: 10 Servings


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