Cook The Book: Honey-Vanilla Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Cook The Book: Honey-Vanilla Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces (57 grams) chopped walnuts; 4 ounces (115 grams) graham cracker crumbs; 3 1/2 fluid ounces (105 mL) fresh orange juice; 14 ounces (400 grams) low-fat cottage cheese; 7 ounces (200 grams) part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 fluid ounces (45 mL) nonfat yogurt, drained; 8 ounces (225 grams) honey; 2 eggs; 1 egg white; 1 ounce (30 grams) cornstarch; 2 large vanilla beans, scraped

Servings: persons

2 ounces (57 grams) chopped walnuts
4 ounces (115 grams) graham cracker crumbs
3 1/2 fluid ounces (105 mL) fresh orange juice
14 ounces (400 grams) low-fat cottage cheese
7 ounces (200 grams) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 1/2 fluid ounces (45 mL) nonfat yogurt, drained
8 ounces (225 grams) honey
2 eggs
1 egg white
1 ounce (30 grams) cornstarch
2 large vanilla beans, scraped

1
Put the walnuts in a food processor. Add the graham cracker crumbs, and while the machine is running, slowly add the orange juice until mixture begins to come together.
2
Press the crumb crust evenly over the bottom of a 10-inch (25 centimeter) springform pan. Prebake the crust in a 300u00b0F (150u00b0C) oven until crust has dried and resembles a cookie, about 15 minutes.
3
In a food processor, puree the cottage and ricotta cheeses until smooth. Add the drained yogurt and remaining ingredients. Continue pureeing until smooth again.
4
Pour cheese mixture over crust; bake in a 300u00b0F (150u00b0C) oven for 15 minutes. Place a bowl of water in oven below cheesecake; reduce temperature to 200u00b0F (95u00b0C). Bake until set, about 1 1/2 hours more. Let cheesecake cool completely before slicing.

1138

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces (57 grams) chopped walnuts, 4 ounces (115 grams) graham cracker crumbs, 3 1/2 fluid ounces (105 mL) fresh orange juice, 14 ounces (400 grams) low-fat cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Honey-Vanilla Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cook The Book: Honey-Vanilla Cheesecake

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