Blood Orange Cheesecake
"Ricotta cheese makes this lighter and less rich than a standard cheesecake...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
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6 or 7 graham crackers, crushed into crumbs (3/4 cup)
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3/4 cup sugar
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 envelope unflavored gelatin
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4 large egg yolks
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
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Pinch of salt
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Grated zest of 1/2 orange
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
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1 Candied Blood Orange Slices
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Blood Orange Glaze
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