Ricotta Cheesecake with Berries

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Cottage cheese is lower in calories and high in protein.

sugar substitute

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar is more accessible and less expensive.

almond flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is often cheaper and widely available.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese spread

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Beat cream cheese and ricotta cheese together in a mixing bowl until smooth.

Add sour cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter, and flour to the mixture.

Mix until just combined, being careful not to over mix.

Pour the mixture into a springform pan.

Bake until the center is set, checking for doneness visually.

Let the cheesecake cool slowly in the oven to prevent cracking.

Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator before serving.

Garnish with fresh berries before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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