Best 8 Ricotta Semolina Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in the creamy delight of ricotta semolina cheesecake, a harmonious blend of Italian and Greek culinary traditions. This delectable dessert features a rich and satisfying ricotta filling enveloped in a delicate semolina crust. Embark on a delightful journey as we explore three enticing variations of this classic cheesecake - the classic ricotta semolina cheesecake, a luscious chocolate ricotta semolina cheesecake, and a refreshing lemon ricotta semolina cheesecake. Each recipe offers a unique taste experience, catering to diverse palates and preferences. Whether you prefer the timeless simplicity of the classic cheesecake, crave the decadent indulgence of chocolate, or desire the vibrant zest of lemon, these recipes will guide you in creating an unforgettable masterpiece. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this extraordinary ricotta semolina cheesecake.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 (12-ounce) container fresh whole milk ricotta, drained
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange blossom or clover honey
1 tablespoon orange zest
4 large eggs
8 ounces purchased biscotti

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil. Finely grind the biscotti in a food processor. Add the melted butter and process until the crumbs are moistened. Press the crumb mixture over the bottom (not the sides) of the prepared pan. Bake until the crust is golden, about 15 minutes. Cool the crust completely on a cooling rack.
  • Blend the ricotta in a clean food processor until smooth. Add the cream cheese and sugar and blend well, stopping the machine occasionally and scraping down the sides of the work bowl. Blend in the honey and orange zest. Add the eggs and pulse just until blended.
  • Pour the cheese mixture over the crust in the pan. Place the springform pan in a large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake until the cheesecake is golden and the center of the cake moves slightly when the pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour and 5 minutes (the cake will become firm when it is cold).
  • Transfer the cake to a rack and cool 1 hour. Refrigerate until the cheesecake is cold, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days. Cut the cake into wedges and serve.

SICILIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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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

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

RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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This is the easiest cheesecake to make-it takes just 15 minutes to assemble and doesn't require a water bath. When berries are in season, you can serve them instead of the compote.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pan
3/4 cup sugar, plus more for pan
1 1/2 pounds fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese, pureed in a food processor until smooth
6 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Finely grated zest of 1 orange or 2 lemons
1/4 teaspoon salt
Citrus-Vanilla Compote

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously butter and sugar a 9-inch springform pan (3 inches deep). Whisk together ricotta, egg yolks, flour, 6 tablespoons sugar, the zest, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Whisk egg whites with a mixer on low speed until foamy. Raise speed to high, and gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, whisking until stiff, glossy peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently fold a third of the whites into ricotta mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined. Gently fold in remaining whites until just combined.
  • Pour batter into pan, and bake until center is firm and top is deep golden brown, about 1 hour. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake; release sides to remove from pan, and let cool completely. Serve with citrus-vanilla compote.

ITALIAN CREAM CHEESE AND RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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This is my grandmother's cheesecake recipe passed down to my entire family. It's the best. I can't believe I'm sharing it, but everyone needs to know how to make an authentic Italian cheesecake. It is creamy and not thick, which is why our family LOVES it! For best results, do NOT substitute any ingredients with low-fat unless you've made it before and want to experiment.

Provided by April Caudle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 6h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons flour
½ cup butter, melted and cooled
1 pint sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Mix the cream cheese and ricotta cheese together in a mixing bowl until well combined. Stir in the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch, flour, and butter. Add the sour cream last and stir. Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 1 hour; turn oven off and leave in oven 1 hour more. Allow to cool completely in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 228 mg, Fat 50.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 30.7 g, Sodium 384.2 mg, Sugar 38.2 g

RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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This no-crust cheesecake has a light texture and a rich, eggy flavor. It will rise like a souffle in the oven and then fall during the last 10 minutes or so of baking. To save time, I utilize the food processor and the electric mixer - a little extra cleanup, but I'm able to whip the egg whites and mix the batter without washing and drying the bowl of my mixer during preparation.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake; 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Two 15-ounce containers whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spray the springform pan with cooking spray. Separate the eggs, placing the whites in one of the large bowls and the yolks in the work bowl of a food processor.
  • Add the sugar and vanilla to the work bowl of the food processor and process until thick and light yellow, about 1 minute. Add the ricotta and zest and process until smooth, another 30 seconds. Scrape the mixture into the other large bowl.
  • Beat the whites on high speed with the mixer until they hold stiff peaks. Fold the whites into the ricotta mixture and scrape into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with the spatula.
  • Bake until the cake is deep golden brown and the sides begin to pull away from the pan, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Transfer to the rack to let cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving, at least 6 hours and up to 1 day. To serve, release the sides of the springform pan, dust with confectioners' sugar using the strainer, and cut into wedges.

RICOTTA SEMOLINA CHEESECAKE RECIPE



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Provided by bweber

Number Of Ingredients 13

149 grams (¾ cup) white sugar, divided
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 16-ounce container (2 cups) whole-milk ricotta
1 8-ounce container (1 cup) mascarpone
43 grams (¼ cup) semolina flour, plus more for pan
4 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons dry Marsala wine
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
15 ounces blueberries (about 3 cups)
¼ cup white sugar
2 2-inch strips lemon zest, plus ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon dried lavender
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350ºF with a rack in the middle position. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray, then dust evenly with semolina flour, tapping out the excess. In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the egg whites on medium-high until light and foamy.With the mixer running, slowly add the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and continue to whip until the whites hold soft peaks, 1 to 2 minutes. Add a third of the egg whites to the cheese mixture and fold until combined. Add the remaining whites and fold until just incorporated. Transfer to the prepared pan, spreading into an even layer and tapping on the counter to release any large air bubbles. Bake until the top is lightly browned and the cake is just set but still jiggles when shaken, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Run a knife around the inside of the pan and remove the pan sides before slicing. In a medium saucepan, use a potato masher or fork to mash half of the berries. Stir in the sugar, lemon zest, lavender and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring frequently. Add the remaining blueberries and return to a boil. Reduce to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the juices thicken and most of the berries have popped, 6 to 8 minutes. Off heat, stir in the lemon juice. Discard the zest. Cool to room temperature.

ITALIAN LEMON-RICOTTA CAKE



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Migliaccio, often served at Carnival, is a lemon-ricotta cheesecake with a difference: a base of semolina flour, which makes it lighter than your typical cheesecake.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 quart whole milk
1 3/4 cups semolina flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 large or 2 small lemons
4 large eggs
1 pound (2 cups) fresh ricotta cheese, strained
Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling
Raspberry sauce (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325. Butter an 11-inch round cake pan.
  • Heat the milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering, then whisk in the semolina and salt. Boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and stir in the sugar and butter until combined. Transfer the batter to a bowl to cool it down to warm, stirring frequently to prevent a skin from forming.
  • Zest the lemons, using only the yellow part, and stir into the batter. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until combined. Beat in the ricotta.
  • Pour the batter into the pan, and bake until set and golden in places, about 1 hour. Transfer the pan to a rack to cool, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar while still hot. Once the cake has cooled, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar once more, then serve.

RICOTTA SEMOLINA CHEESECAKE



Ricotta Semolina Cheesecake image

Categories     Cheese     Pie

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup WHITE SUGAR
2 teaspoons GRATED LEMON ZEST, PLUS 1 TABLESPOON LEMON JUICE
16 ounces CONTAINER (2 CUPS) WHOLE-MILK RICOTTA
8 ounces CONTAINER (1 CUP) MASCARPONE
1/4 cup SEMOLINA FLOUR, PLUS MORE FOR PAN
4 LARGE EGGS, SEPARATED
2 tablespoons DRY MARSALA WINE
3/4 teaspoon KOSHER SALT

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350ºF with a rack in the middle position. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray, then dust evenly with semolina flour, tapping out the excess.
  • In a food processor, combine ½ cup of the sugar and the lemon zest. Process until moist and fragrant, about 15 seconds.
  • Add the ricotta and mascarpone and process until smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed. Add the semolina, egg yolks, Marsala, lemon juice and salt, then process until combined, about 10 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the egg whites on medium-high until light and foamy.With the mixer running, slowly add the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and continue to whip until the whites hold soft peaks, 1 to 2 minutes. Add a third of the egg whites to the cheese mixture and fold until combined. Add the remaining whites and fold until just incorporated. Transfer to the prepared pan, spreading into an even layer and tapping on the counter to release any large air bubbles.
  • Bake until the top is lightly browned and the cake is just set but still jiggles when shaken, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Run a knife around the inside of the pan and remove the pan sides before slicing.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly affect the final product, so be sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cheesecake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking and will also help to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving: This will help to prevent the cheesecake from falling apart when you cut it.

Conclusion:

Ricotta semolina cheesecake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for special occasions, such as birthdays and holidays, but it is also perfect for everyday dessert. Whether you are a novice or an experienced baker, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give ricotta semolina cheesecake a try!

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