Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Delicious Creamy Ricotta Cheesecake. Made with whole milk ricotta, this Italian-inspired dessert is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, finished with a hint of lemon zest and a smooth, velvety texture.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds whole milk ricotta cheese (well-drained)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Optional Garnishes:
- powdered sugar for dusting
- fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Drain ricotta if needed.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, beat ricotta and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Stir in extracts, zest, flour, salt, and cream.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 55-65 minutes until set. Cool and refrigerate.
- Finish: Dust with powdered sugar, top with berries if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Use well-drained ricotta for best results.
- Try orange zest for a different flavor.
- Can be made gluten-free with a suitable flour substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 110mg