Sweet Basil Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Sweet Basil Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Ingredients; Butter, for greasing the pan; 1/2 cup (4 ounces) ricotta cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/3 cup (3 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature; Pinch fine sea salt; 1/2 packed cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for serving; Serving suggestion: assorted crackers; Special equipment: 4 1/2-inch diameter springform pan, about 2 1/2 inches tall

Servings: persons

Ingredients
Butter, for greasing the pan
1/2 cup (4 ounces) ricotta cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup (3 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
Pinch fine sea salt
1/2 packed cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
Serving suggestion: assorted crackers
Special equipment: 4 1/2-inch diameter springform pan, about 2 1/2 inches tall

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Directions
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Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 4 1/2-inch diameter springform pan. Line the bottom of the pan with a piece of parchment paper. Wrap the outside of the pan with a piece of heavy-duty foil.
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Place the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and goat cheese in a food processor. Pulse
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until mixed. Add the sugar, egg, egg yolk, and salt and blend until smooth. Add the basil and pulse until incorporated. Pour the cheese mixture into the prepared pan. Place the pan in an 8-inch by 8-inch square baking dish. Pour enough hot water in the baking dish to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake until the cheesecake is golden at the edges and the center of the cake moves slightly when the pan is gently shaken (the cheesecake will become firm when chilled), about 50 minutes. Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour. Remove the springform pan from the baking dish and remove the foil. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 3 hours and up to 2 days. Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Allow the cheesecake to come to room temperature before serving, about 30 minutes.
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Using a pastry brush, brush the top of the cheesecake with extra-virgin olive oil and serve with assorted crackers.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, Butter, for greasing the pan, 1/2 cup (4 ounces) ricotta cheese, at room temperature, 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Sweet Basil 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.

Sweet Basil Cheesecake

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