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Cheesecake Abricots Ricotta

A delightful cheesecake combining creamy ricotta and cream cheese with caramelized apricots, perfect for gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 200 g Speculoos biscuits
  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • 50 g white chocolate
  • 500 g ricotta cheese
  • 300 g cream cheese
  • 80 g honey
  • 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
  • 3 to 5 tablespoons amaretto
  • 100 g more white chocolate
  • 100 g heavy cream (30% fat)
  • 8 g powdered gelatin + 48 g water
  • 8 to 10 ripe apricots
  • 2 tablespoons honey (for the apricots)
  • A sprig of fresh rosemary

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grind the speculoos biscuits into fine crumbs in a food processor.
  3. Melt 50 g of butter until fully melted.
  4. Combine the biscuit crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
  5. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  6. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes and then let it cool.
  7. Combine 500 g of ricotta cheese and 300 g cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
  8. Add 80 g of honey, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 3 to 5 tablespoons of amaretto to the mix.
  9. Melt 50 g of white chocolate and add it to the mixture.
  10. Mix 8 g of gelatin with 48 g of cold water, let sit, and then heat until dissolved.
  11. Add the gelatin mixture to your filling and mix thoroughly.
  12. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
  13. Cover the cheesecake and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  14. Slice the apricots in half and remove the pits.
  15. Heat honey in a skillet, then add the apricots and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  16. Remove the cheesecake from the pan, top with caramelized apricots.
  17. Melt the remaining white chocolate with heavy cream and drizzle over the cheesecake.

Notes

This cheesecake is perfect for making a day in advance. Garnish with mint leaves for a fresh touch.

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Keywords: cheesecake, apricot, ricotta, dessert, baking