RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Dessert     Ricotta     Lemon     Family Reunion     Cinnamon     Shavuot     Potluck     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons finely crushed amaretti (crisp Italian macaroons) or plain fine dry bread crumbs
2 pounds fresh ricotta at room temperature 30 minutes
6 large eggs at room temperature 30 minutes
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Equipment: an 8-inch springform pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in lower third.
  • Lightly butter pan and coat with cookie crumbs, leaving any loose crumbs distributed over bottom of pan.
  • Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour into crust.
  • Bake until puffed and golden but center is still slightly wobbly, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Cool in pan on a rack (cake will sink a little).
  • Serve cheesecake warm or at room temperature.

MRBOSSFORTHEWIN 2020
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This cheesecake is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


James Carr
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Jahanara Alam
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The cheesecake was good, but it wasn't as creamy as I expected.


Shamol Molla
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I found this cheesecake to be a bit dry. I think I would add more ricotta cheese next time.


Hd cd
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


mar jannat
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I've never been a fan of ricotta cheesecake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was absolutely delicious!


Joy Ruth
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This cheesecake is so good! I love the creamy texture and the subtle lemon flavor.


Robi ul Islam
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I made this cheesecake for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Lillyana Lillian
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This was my first time making a ricotta cheesecake, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the cheesecake was delicious.


Plus One
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ariful Islam arif
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This ricotta cheesecake was a hit! The texture was creamy and smooth, and the flavor was perfectly balanced. I loved the addition of lemon zest, which gave it a bright and refreshing flavor.


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