Valentine Special- Ricotta Cheesecake For One Who Hates Chocolate

Valentines Week is already going on and not all people like chocolate. So here we are with an amazing way to celebrate love without chocolate.

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Hot Cherry Sauce, or cherry pie filling, optional

Method

* In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan.

* Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until crust is lightly browned around the edges. Cool on a wire rack.

* In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese on medium speed for 1 minute. Add sugar; beat for 1 minute. Add eggs; beat just until combined. Beat in flour and vanilla. Pour into crust.

* Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. If desired, serve with Hot Cherry Sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.