Best 11 Crustless Ricotta Cheesecake Recipes

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Are you in the mood for a delectable treat that combines the richness of creamy ricotta with the lightness of a cheesecake but without the hassle of a traditional crust? Look no further! This article will guide you through the delightful journey of creating the perfect crustless ricotta cheesecake. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of culinary magic, you'll discover the secrets of crafting this exquisite dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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.

SICILIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake image

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

LEMON RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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I'm an avid recipe collector and can't recall where I found this one. I do know its delicate flavor is well received whenever I make it for a special occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Fresh mint and lemon slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs, butter and lemon zest. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 325° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cream, ricotta, sugar, cornstarch and vanilla until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and zest. Add eggs, beat on low speed just until combined. Pour filling into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° for 70-80 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with mint and lemon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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

ITALIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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This quick-and-easy dessert is lighter than traditional cheesecake, since it calls for ricotta instead of cream cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 pounds ricotta cheese, drained
1 teaspoon each orange and lemon zest
6 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Set rack in the middle of the oven.
  • Butter and flour a 9-by-2-inch springform pan and tap out excess flour. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl, sift sugar and flour.
  • In a large bowl, combine ricotta and zest and whisk until smooth. Add sugar and flour mixture and gently mix to combine.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, and whisk to combine. Add the vanilla and salt.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the center of the oven for about 55 to 60 minutes, 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 completely on a wire rack. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to refrigerator until chilled, at least 2 hours.

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.

CRUSTLESS NEW YORK CHEESECAKE



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This rich cheesecake is incredibly creamy. Even though the cake doesn't have a crust, I guarantee everyone will love it. -George Parsell, Flushing, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups sour cream
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assorted fresh fruit

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat the first seven ingredients until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake for 70-75 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and top is dry to the touch (center 5 inches of cheesecake will not be set). Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. , Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with fruit. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GUILT-FREE CRUSTLESS RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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I really love cheesecake. But I can't stand the calories in most of them, so here's a lighter version. It's very easy to make, no-bake and the best part.. It's diet proof. I hope you like it, please tell me what you think! NOTES: - You can make it on a pre-baked crust. - It's nice to serve it with some berries or berry jam, that's up to you. - You can use whole products and/or sugar if you really don't mind, but the idea was to make it lighter and healthier :) Enjoy!

Provided by cande

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

200 g fat-free ricotta cheese
5 tablespoons fat free cream
1 tablespoon white cheese (or fat-free cream cheese)
1 tablespoon honey (you can skip it to save calories, but it does make a difference)
1 tablespoon liquid low-calorie sweetener (or to taste)
100 ml water
1 (7 g) package unflavored gelatin
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in water and heat until it's completely dissolved.
  • In a bowl, combine all the other ingredients: ricotta, cream, white cheese, honey, artificial sweetener.
  • Mix them: if you do like the texture of ricotta, just mix it well with a spoon or spatula. If you don't, use an electric mixer to soften the ricotta and remove all possible lumps.
  • Add the dissolved jello to the mixture and stir well.
  • Pour mixture in a glass container and refrigerate until set. (it takes around 3 hours, counted as cooking time).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.9, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.9, Sodium 31.1, Carbohydrate 6.1, Sugar 5.4, Protein 2

RICOTTA CHEESECAKE - JUST 3 INGREDIENTS!



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This magic Italian ricotta cheesecake is similar to the classic cheesecake, it's light and soft and calls for just 3 ingredients.

Provided by Andrea Soranidis - The Petite Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 4

600 g fresh ricotta cheese (well drained)
150 g confectioner's sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest ((optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C with the fan option off. Arrange the baking tray onto the middle shelf of the oven. Line with parchment paper a 7-inch springform cake pan.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat the drained ricotta cheese on medium-low speed until smooth and lump-free, 1-2 minutes. Add the sugar and beat until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully combined and you reach a creamy lump-free batter. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter over the prepared cake pan. Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes. The cheesecake should be taken out of the oven when the edges are set but the center is still jiggly You can check whether the cheesecake is ready, with an instant-read thermometer. When the cheesecake inside reaches 65°C/150°F, it's ready.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before removing the cake from the pan. Cover the cake with cling film and refrigerate for a few hours before serving. It tastes even better the next day!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 58 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRUSTLESS CHEESECAKE



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Make and share this Crustless Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lilkittykt

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar, plus
1 tablespoon sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, divided
1 cup low-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, coat an 8 inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and 1/2 C sugar; beat well, beat in the eggs, one at a time, then beat in 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/4 tsp lemon juice until well combined.
  • Spoon mixture into the baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden; remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes, do not turn off the oven.
  • Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine the sour cream and the remaining 1 TBS sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 1/4 tsp lemon juice; mix well, spread over the top of the cheesecake and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Let the cheesecake cool, then cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

CRUSTLESS RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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Categories     Cake     Cheese     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Low Carb

Yield Makes about 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 ounces of Raskas Cream Cheese softened.
1 cup part-skim Polly-O ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup heavy cream
3 cups Equal
1 Tablespoon McCormick Pure Vanilla
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 400 degrees Using a pastry brush, brush Wilton Cake Release onto bottom and sides of an 8 inch springform cake pan. Set aside. In a shallow roasting pan big enough to fit your pan pour about 1-inch of wanter and place it on the center rack of the preheat oven. In the bowl beat with electric beaters softened cream chesse, ricotta, sour cream and Equal on low speed about 1 min. until well blended. In a separate bowl, using a wire which, mix heavy cream, vanilla, lemon juice, eggs, and egg yolks until blended. Turn the mixer on medium speed, and slowly pour the egg mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Beat just until blended and then turn off. be careful not to over-whip. Pour batter into the greased springform pan. Place pan into the heated water bath. Bake for 15 minutes. and then lower the oven temperature to 275 degrees F. Continue baking for 1 1/2 hours, or until top is light golden brown and cake is pulling away from the sides of the pan. Turn the oven off when finished cooking and leave the cake in the oven to cool for 3 more hours. (This will keep the cake nice and tall) Then remove cake and refrigerate before serving. Serve chilled.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the taste of your cheesecake. Be sure to use full-fat ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. You should also use fresh eggs and pure vanilla extract.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cheesecake tough. Be sure to mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: Baking the cheesecake in a water bath helps to prevent the cheesecake from cracking. To create a water bath, place the cheesecake pan inside a larger pan filled with hot water.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving: The cheesecake needs to cool completely before serving. This will allow the cheesecake to set properly and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

Crustless ricotta cheesecake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make a crustless ricotta cheesecake that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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