# Lemon Ricotta Yogurt Cheesecake

This Lemon Ricotta Yogurt Cheesecake comes together in one bowl with simple, wholesome ingredients and is naturally gluten-free.

- Total time: 55 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 0.5 cup white or brown rice flour
- 4 oz plain whole milk yogurt
- 1 Happy Egg Heritage Egg
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Powdered sugar or monk fruit powder

## Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Drain ricotta cheese well.
3. Add whole milk ricotta cheese to a bowl.
4. Crack an egg into a separate small bowl.
5. Add maple syrup to the bowl with ricotta.
6. Add the egg to the bowl.
7. Grate lemon zest into the bowl.
8. Add plain whole milk yogurt, almond extract, and lemon juice to the bowl and whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
9. Mix in the rice flour and stir until well combined.
10. Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
11. Spray the parchment paper lightly with oil.
12. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until golden brown.
13. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool, then chill in the fridge.
14. Dust the cooled cheesecake with powdered sugar.
15. Cut the cheesecake into squares.
16. Serve the cheesecake, optionally with a dollop of whipped cream and extra lemon zest.

## Equipment

- bowl
- whisk
- 8x8 baking pan
- parchment paper
- oven

## Tips

- Make sure to drain your ricotta well.
- If your batter still seems watery, add 1
–2 extra tablespoons of rice flour to the batter.
- It’s best served cold or the next day.
- Happy Egg Free Range eggs are protein-rich and have vibrant orange yolks that enhance the flavor of this cheesecake.
- No crust or fancy steps are required for this recipe.
- The cheesecake is naturally gluten-free and perfect served chilled after cooling down.
- Dust with powdered sugar or monk fruit powder before serving.
- Lightly spray the parchment paper with oil before baking.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until golden brown (keep an eye on it).

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/healthymoodsf/reel/DKiP9A5Bz41/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b50eec34-bd14-4e8c-a51d-34979f8b839a
- Extracted: 2025-06-21

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