JESSE'S ITALIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

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This was my mother-in-law's recipe. This cheese cake is eextremely rich but light in texture. Keeping it from sinking in the middle after cooking is tricky - don't open the oven door until it is completely cooled. It tastes best after sitting in the refrigerator overnight. But, don't wrap it tightly or place it in a plastic container because moisture will collect on top and cause it to sink. Even a bit sunken, it is my favorite cheese cake.

Provided by Marsha Mazz

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 31m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ricotta cheese, at room temperature (15 ounces will do)
16 ounces cream cheese, also at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup melted butter (cooled a bit)
1 pint sour cream

Steps:

  • Do not preheat the oven.
  • Butter the sides and bottom of a 10 inch spring form pan.
  • Blend the cheeses.
  • Add sugar to the cheese mixture and mix well.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  • Add the vanilla, lemon juice corn starch, and butter and blend well.
  • Fold-in the sour cream.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared spring form pan.
  • Place the pan in a cold oven and cook at 325° for one hour.
  • Do not open the door during cooking. Once the cooking time is up, turn off the oven and let the cheese cake cool in the oven for at least two hours.
  • Use your favorite topping. I like fresh strawberries or canned light cherry pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.6, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 183.7, Sodium 290.4, Carbohydrate 36.9, Sugar 33.2, Protein 11.3

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