Step 1

CRUST

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.

Step 3

. Mix together the crust ingredients until well combined and press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.

Step 4

. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

Step 5

. Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil to prepare it for a water bath. Here is a tutorial on how I set up a pan for a waterbath. Set prepared pan aside.FILLING

Step 6

p id=”instruction-step-6″>Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C).2.

Step 7

In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, sugar and flour on low speed until combined and smooth. Be sure to use low speed to reduce the amount of air added to the batter, which can cause cracks, and to make sure you don’t over mix. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.A

Step 8

d the cinnamon and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until well combined.A

Step 9

d the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined.P

Step 10

ur the cheesecake batter into the crust and spread evenly.P

Step 11

ace the springform pan inside another larger pan. Fill the outside pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan. The water should not go above the top edge of the aluminum foil on the springform pan.B

Step 12

ke the cheesecake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is still jiggly when moved (but not liquidy).T

Step 13

rn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in oven with the door closed for 30 minutes. Do not open the door.C

Step 14

ack oven door and leave the cheesecake in the oven for another 30 minutes. This cooling process helps the cheesecake cool slowly to prevent cracks.10.

Step 15

emove the cheesecake from the oven, then remove the pan from the water bath and remove the aluminum foil. Refrigerate the cheesecake until completely cooled and firm, 6-7 hours or overnight.11.

Step 16

hen the cheesecake is cooled and firm, remove it from the springform pan.12.

Step 17

o make the whipped cream, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, ricotta cheese and vanilla extract to a large mixer bowl. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.13.

Step 18

pread the whipped cream on top of the cheesecake, then sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and a little additional powdered sugar, if desired.14.

Step 19

efrigerate until ready to serve. Cheesecake is best for 3-4 days.