CLASSIC ITALIAN CHEESECAKE

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Make Mamma proud with this rich, dense Classic Italian Cheesecake recipe. Made with ricotta instead of cream cheese, our Classic Italian Cheesecake will be a welcome addition at any big family dinner.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Italian Food

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
2 Tbsp. sugar
4 cups POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
5 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 325°F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Mix crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar. Press firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat ricotta cheese, 1-1/4 cups sugar and flour in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add whipping cream, vanilla and zest; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

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