Name: Berry Cheesecake
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs; 4 tbsp. butter or margarine; 2 tbsp. brown sugar; 3/4 tsp. fresh orange peel; tsp. salt; 1 container ricotta cheese; 2 package cream cheese; 2 tbsp. cornstarch; 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 5 large eggs; 1 c. light cream; 1 tbsp. vanilla extract; 2 lb. strawberries; 1 tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur

Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9-inch springform pan; wrap outside of pan with heavy-duty foil to prevent batter from leaking during baking.

Step 2In food processor with knife blade attached, pulse crumbs, butter, brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon orange peel, and salt until combined. Transfer to prepared pan; firmly press onto bottom of pan in even layer. Wipe out processor.

Step 3Bake crust 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack. Reset oven control to 325 degrees F.

Step 4In food processor with knife blade attached, pulse ricotta until smooth. Add cream cheese and pulse until smooth. Add cornstarch and 1 cup granulated sugar and pulse until very smooth, scraping down side and bottom of bowl occasionally.

Step 5In large bowl, with wire whisk, stir eggs until blended. Whisk in cream, vanilla, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon orange peel until well combined. Whisk in ricotta mixture until smooth.

Step 6Pour batter onto crust. Bake cheesecake 1 hour. Turn off oven; let cheesecake remain in oven 1 hour.

Step 7Remove cheesecake from oven. To help prevent cracking during cooling, run a thin knife between edge of cheesecake and pan as soon as cheesecake comes out of oven. Cool cake in pan on wire rack 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate cheesecake at least 6 hours or overnight, until well chilled.

Step 8In large bowl, combine strawberries, liqueur, if using, and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar until well mixed. Let stand at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.

Step 9To serve, remove foil and side of pan and place cake on plate. Decoratively arrange strawberries on cake; serve with remaining syrup.

Berry Cheesecake

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