SICILIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake image

This ricotta cheesecake is similar in style to an American cheesecake, but is much lighter. Enjoy.

Provided by Nicole

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds ricotta cheese
⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
6 eggs
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Set rack in the middle of the oven. Butter and flour a 9 1/2 inch springform pan, and tap out excess flour.
Place the ricotta in a large mixing bowl, and stir it as smooth as possible with a rubber spatula. Stir the sugar and flour together thoroughly into the ricotta. Stir in the eggs 1 at a time. Blend in the vanilla, cinnamon, orange zest, and salt. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake in the center of the oven for about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until a light golden color. Make sure the center is fairly firm, and the point of a sharp knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. It will sink slightly as it cools. Cover, and chill till serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 116.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 154 mg, Sugar 11.6 g