Ricotta Cheesecake with Dried Cherries and Golden Raisins

Graham crackers make an ideal crumb crust for cheesecakes and pies and complement practically all fillings. While I will make my own graham crackers for the Banana Cream-Graham Cracker Napoleons, for a crumb crust I won’t bother. | I am a big fan of dense, New York-style cheesecakes but sometimes I am in the mood for a cheesecake recipe like the following that is not quite as heavy. Using ricotta and folding in whipped egg whites lightens the cake. Drain o