Easy Ricotta Cheesecake

About This Recipe

Beat those diet cravings and make a high protein Easy Ricotta Cheesecake with these simple ingredients! This recipe is quick and delicious.

Ingredients

• 3 Sheets Graham Cracker (Crushed)
• 3 Tablespoons Butter (Melted)
• 8 Ounces Cream Cheese (Full, Reduced, or Fat Free all work great)
• 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese (Part Skim)
• 2 Large Whole Eggs
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¼ Cup Sweetener (Your Choice)
• 2 Scoops Protein Powder (Vanilla)
• 1 Tablespoon Corn Starch

Instructions

1. Crush up your Graham Crackers (put them in a sealed bag or bowl and use a rolling pin or drink bottle to roll or crush them)
2. Melt your Butter
3. Mix both of those ingredients together in a small bowl until all your crumbs are coated
4. Coat your cheesecake pan with cooking spray and dump that mix into it
5. Press it evenly into the bottom
6. Bake it on 350F/176C for 7-10 minutes or until it browns up a bit
7. Mix all your ingredients aside from your Corn Starch together in a large mixing bowl right until smooth
8. Lightly mix in your Corn Starch and any other mix-ins you want
9. Pour your mix on top of your optional crust and top it
10. Bake it on 350F/176C for 10 minutes, lower the temperature to 200F/93C and continue baking it for an additional 40-50 minutes
11. Remove it from the oven when only the middle has a slight "jiggle" left to it
12. Let it cool, wrap it up, and put it into the fridge overnight for the most optimal cheesecake texture