Orange-Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake

Vodka is one of my favorite drinks; I'm a big fan of vodka drinks and cocktails. But recently, the world of cooking with alcohol has been introduced to me. Since I'm new to this, I've been looking for easy recipes online to practice on. Then I stumbled upon this cheesecake topped with vodka-marmalade glaze! Wow, doesn't that sound wonderful?

Who doesn’t love a Creamsicle: vanilla ice cream wrapped in orange ice? Now take those flavors, whip them together with ricotta and a bit of vodka, and you’ve got an adult cheesecake that’s elegant yet still strikes a nostalgic chord.

Orange-Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake
Ingredients

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 

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Here's a bonus for my fellow easy dessert recipes lovers out there.