CASSATA-STYLE CHEESECAKE
A different version of the cassata a traditional Italian dessert made from ricotta, glacé fruit, nuts and chocolate. This delectable cheesecake is sinfully rich.
Provided by Elly in Canada
Categories Cheesecake
Time 2h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F Lightly coat or spray a 9- or 9 1/2-inch springform pan with oil.
- For crust:.
- Place 3/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor. Pulse to mix. Add butter. Pulse until small crumbs form. Turn into pan. Press firmly and evenly over bottom. (Don't worry about cleaning processor.)
- Bake crust in centre of preheated oven until lightly golden around edge, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove pan and reduce heat to 300F
- For filling:.
- Finely grate peel from orange. Cut cream cheese into chunks.
- Place in a food processor with ricotta and vanilla. Whirl until smooth, occasionally scraping down side of bowl.
- Add 1 cup sugar and whirl to mix. Add eggs, one at a time, whirling after each addition. Then add 3 tbsp flour and orange zest. Whirl just until evenly mixed.
- Scrape filling into a large bowl. Stir in chocolate, candied fruit mix and pistachios.
- Pour filling over warm base.
- Lay a piece of foil loosely overtop. Don't seal.
- Bake in centre of 300F oven until centre is slightly jiggly, 2 hours.
- Remove to a rack. Run a knife around outside edge of cake, but don't remove from pan. Cool in pan, then refrigerate at least 3 hours or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- If centre cracks, cover with orange slices or whipped cream and chopped pistachios, if you wish!
- Hint: if you cannot find the mixed chopped candied fruits and peel use diced candied cherries and pineapple.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.3, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 129.7, Sodium 174.3, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 30.5, Protein 12
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Dipisha Subedi
[email protected]I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients for this cheesecake, but it was worth the effort. The final product was amazing!
Boone Shangle
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Kashif Amin
[email protected]I love the presentation of this cheesecake. It's so elegant and beautiful.
gisubizoJaen Damasene
[email protected]This cheesecake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the fruit topping adds a nice touch of sweetness.
Tanzila Akther
[email protected]I've never had cassata-style cheesecake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Techo Irving
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!
Tanvir Babu
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!
Gh Gs
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one changed my mind. It's so delicious!
Abel Nancy
[email protected]This cheesecake is a showstopper! It's perfect for special occasions.
Hidayat Khan
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this cheesecake. The ricotta filling is light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent.
Kaitlyn Onders Anderson
[email protected]This was my first time making a cassata-style cheesecake, and I'm so glad I tried it. It was easier than I thought it would be, and the results were amazing.
Deric
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. The ricotta filling is so creamy and delicious, and the chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch.
Irene Achieng
[email protected]This cassata-style cheesecake was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the presentation was stunning. I'll definitely be making this again.