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Citrus Breakfast Cheesecake

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 6 slices

Ingredients

  • 1 ½- tablespoons soft butter
  • 1 cup crushed granola divided
  • 1/3- cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 lb. ricotta cheese
  • 1- teaspoon vanilla
  • 1- teaspoon citrus zest of choice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3- cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour I use spelt, but all purpose or GF blend is fine
  • 2 tablespoons citrus curd of choice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Brush the butter thickly over the bottom and side of an 8-inch pie tin. Sprinkle 2/3 of the granola over the butter and roll the pan around to evenly distribute, forming a “crust.” It’s fine if the layer on the bottom is thicker than the side.
  • Place the remaining ingredients in the order listed into a blender. Blend on medium speed to thoroughly combine. Pour evenly into the prepared pie tin. Bake for 15 minutes to allow the edges to set. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/3-cup of granola around the edges. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until mostly set; it may be soft in the center but will fully set upon cooling. I like to top each slice with a dollop of citrus curd.