Salute American Vodka & Orange Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake

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Orange Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake

For the crust:

1 1/4 cups pecan shortbread cookie crumbs, from about 11 cookies

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), melted, plus more for coating the pan

For the filling:

2 pounds good-quality ricotta cheese, at room temperature

1 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

3 large eggs, at room temperature

2 large egg yolks, at room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons packed orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)

1/2 teaspoon fine salt

For the topping:

1/2 cup orange marmalade

1/3 cup vodka

INSTRUCTIONS

For the crust:

Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with butter.

Place the cookie crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Place the crumb mixture in the prepared pan and, using a measuring cup, press it evenly into the bottom. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Cool completely on a wire rack.

For the filling:

Place the ricotta in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the sugar and flour and pulse until well incorporated, about 10 (1-second) pulses, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the motor running, add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time until well incorporated. Add the vanilla, orange zest, and salt and blend until just incorporated. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan/crust and smooth the top.

Bake until the center of the cheesecake is set and the edges are golden brown, about 1 hour. Remove to a wire rack and let cool.

For the topping:

Place the marmalade and vodka in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, simmer, and reduce the sauce by half, about 10 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly (about 5 minutes) and pour over the cooled cake. Let set before cutting, at least 15 m

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