Orange Ricotta Cheesecake
A velvety orange ricotta cheesecake with bright citrus flavor and a creamy texture, perfect for special occasions or a refreshing dessert for citrus lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs ⓘ
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted ⓘ
- 2 containers ricotta cheese (15 or 16 oz.) ⓘ
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)
- 4 eggs ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon orange flavored liqueur ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ⓘ
- 1/3 cup orange marmalade ⓘ
- fresh orange slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted margarine; press firmly on the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, 2 tablespoons of orange liqueur, flour, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the cheese mixture into the prepared crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool thoroughly.
- Heat remaining 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur with orange marmalade.
- Spread about 3/4 of the marmalade mixture over the top of the cooled cheesecake.
- Arrange fresh orange slices on top, then spread the remaining marmalade mixture over the orange slices.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
610
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).