Lazy Cheesecake with Ricotta and Honey

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: soft cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare a springform pan by greasing it with butter and lining the bottom with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and honey until smooth.

Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.

Stir in lemon zest and orange zest for flavor.

In a separate bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and a pinch of salt to form the crust.

Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan evenly.

Pour the ricotta mixture over the crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, until set and lightly golden on top.

Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.

Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh fruit.

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