German Inspired Ricotta Cheesecake in Pastry
"Based on a German apple cheesecake, this smooth ricotta cake is baked in a short crust pastry for a heavenly blend of flavors...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CRUST:
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2 cups All-purpose Flour
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⅓ cups Sugar
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¼ teaspoons Salt
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½ teaspoons Baking Powder
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2 sticks Unsalted Butter, Chilled
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1 whole Egg
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FOR THE FILLING:
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3 cups Part-skim Ricotta Cheese
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1-½ cup Sugar
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¼ teaspoons Salt
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4 whole Large Eggs
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1 Tablespoon Vanilla
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1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
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5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melted And Cooled
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¾ cups All-purpose Flour
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