Simple Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe

While we have nothing against the rich, dense, cream cheese filling you encounter in American cheesecakes, this Italian version is tangy, fluffy, and just begging to be topped with summer fruit. Try this recipe with do-it-yourself ricotta and bring a dessert to the table you can really say you made yourself.

Never seen a springform pan before? They're designed to pop away from the cake when it's done, taking the issue of cake sticking to the sides off the table.