Red pepper cheesecake

Preparation

Baking Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Wrap the outside of  a 4 1/2-inch springform pan with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil.

Place the ricotta, cream cheese, and goat cheese in a food processor and pulse to mix.

Add the sugar, egg, and salt and pulse a few times until well mixed and thick and creamy.

Stir in the red pepper strips with arubber spatula.

Pour the cheese mixture into the springform pan.

Place the springform pan in a roasting pan and pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan.

Bake until the cheesecake is golden at the edges and the center of thecake moves slightly when the pan is gently shaken, about 45 minutes (the cake will become firm when it is cold.)

Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool for 1 hour.

Refrigerate until the cheesecake is cold, at least 3 hours and up to 2 days.

To make the pita chips, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Cut the pitas into 8 triangles each (like a pie).

Drizzle the triangles with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake until crisp and golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.

To serve, combine the jam and the water in a small bowl and stir until the jam is liquefied.

Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place on a serving plate.

Drizzle the jam mixture over the top of the cheesecake.

Serve the pita chips alongside.