Ricotta Honey Cheesecake

From the june issue of canadian living. i served this drizzled with greek honey which takes it to an entirely different level. please note that the chilling time for the crust is included in the cooking time.

Steps

In a food processor , pulse together the flour , butter , sugar and salt until mixture resembles rolled oats.

Add 3 tablespoons cold water.

Pulse just until clumped together.

Press onto the bottom and 2 inches up the side of a 9-inch springform pan.

Prick all over with a fork.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Line the pastry with foil.

Weigh down with pie weights or dried beans.

Bake in the bottom third of a 375 degree f oven for 15 minutes.

Remove the weights and foil.

Bake until golden , about 20 minutes.

Let cool on a rack.

Meanwhile , in a food processor , whirl the ricotta until smooth.

Add the honey and sugar.

Whirl until smooth.

Add the eggs , 1 at a time , whirling well after each addition.

Blend in the cream , flour and lemon zest and juice.

Pour into the crust.

Bake in the centre of a 325 degree f oven until golden and set around the edges yet the centre still jiggles slightly , about 50 minutes.

Transfer to a rack and loosen the side of the pan.

Let cool for.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, butter, granulated sugar, salt, ricotta cheese, liquid honey, eggs, whipping cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, ground cinnamon