Cookie Dough Cheesecake

Method

1. Gather an 8” or 9” springform pan, and make sure the base is secured well. Using a bakery non-stick spray, spray the base of the pan only set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 375F
3. In a food processor, combine all dry ingredients and pulse until mixed.
4. Add the cold butter pieces and pulse until the mixture begins to come together, about 10 seconds.
5. Pour mixture into the springform pan and press mixture level.
6. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
7. Remove from oven; allow to cool. Set oven to 280F.
8. In the same processor bowl, mix cream cheese, ricotta and granulated sugar for 10 seconds.  Scrape down sides and mix additional 5 seconds.
9. Add eggs, vanilla, lemon rind and juice and mix for 10 seconds. Scrap down sides and mix additional 5 seconds.
10. Combine cornstarch and water; mix. While processor is running, pour the slurry into the batter. Let mix 5 seconds.
11. Using the non-stick bakery spray, spray the sides of the springform pan; pour the batter in the pan.  Add the PD Chocolate Cookie Dough pieces and the PD Chocolate Fudge Flakes and mix gently.
12. Place in 280F oven and bake for a full hour. Check internal temperature.  The cheesecake should cook to an internal 160-170F.  Should take no more than 2 hours. 
13. Pull from oven, let cool. Chill overnight. Serve with whipped cream and fresh fruits!