Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of this Ricotta Cheesecake that is rich, smooth, and utterly delicious. Perfect for any occasion, this Italian-inspired dessert will have your guests coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- pinch of salt
For Dusting (optional):
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix Cheesecake: Beat ricotta and cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, flour, heavy cream, and salt; mix well.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool: Turn off oven, crack the door, let cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Top with fresh berries for extra flavor.
- Ensure ricotta is well-drained for a smooth texture.
- Cheesecake can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
