Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Italian Ricotta Cheesecake: The Amazing Ultimate Recipe for Dessert Lovers. This scrumptious dessert features a harmonious blend of creamy ricotta and velvety cream cheese, enhanced by zesty lemon for a refreshing twist. Perfect for any occasion, this cheesecake is not just easy to prepare but also a showstopper that will impress your family and friends. Whether served plain or adorned with fresh fruits or chocolate drizzle, this dessert promises to satisfy your sweet cravings. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, making it an ideal choice for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325ยฐF (160ยฐC) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl and mix well.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, blend ricotta cheese and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and nutmeg; mix until fully combined.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed until just incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool gradually in the oven with the door ajar for about 30 minutes.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to maintain a light texture. For added moisture, bake in a water bath by placing the springform pan in a larger dish filled with hot water.