Best 8 Italian Cream Cheese And Ricotta Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Italian cream cheese and ricotta cheesecake, a heavenly dessert that combines the richness of cream cheese with the delicate texture of ricotta. This classic Italian dessert is a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special celebration or a cozy family gathering. With its creamy, velvety filling, graham cracker crust, and delectable topping, this cheesecake is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you craving for more.

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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

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.

ITALIAN CREAM CHEESE AND RICOTTA CHEESECAKE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by emp1438

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 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.

ITALIAN (RICOTTA) CHEESECAKE



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This is the recipe I have used for years to make "Italian" cheese cake. It is a wonderful, basic cheese cake which easily lends itself to "variations".

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 12inch cheese cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
2 cups sugar
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 egg whites
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
1/2-1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind
graham cracker crumbs
confectioners' sugar, for lightly sprinkling over top of cooled cake (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Butter bottom and sides of a 12-inch springform pan.
  • Sprinkle bottom and sides of well buttered pan with Graham cracker crumbs.
  • In a large bowl, beat drained ricotta until very smooth.
  • Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar and egg yolks, beating after each addition.
  • Beat in flour, lemon rind, and vanilla.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream until cream holds its shape, but is not too stiff.
  • In a smaller bowl, beat egg whites with remaining sugar until stiff; combine with whipped cream and fold into ricotta mixture.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Lower oven temperature to 350°F and bake 1 hour.
  • Turn off heat and allow cake to cool in oven with door closed (about 3-4 hours).
  • Remove cooled cake from oven, carefully remove sides of pan, store cake (well wrapped) in refrigerator.
  • Before serving, lightly sprinkle top of cake with Confectioner's (powdered, 10X) sugar.
  • Cake may be served chilled or at room temperature.
  • Note: Center of cheese cake will be lower than the sides when it is cooled.
  • This is not a defect!
  • It is supposed to be this way (makes it easier to hold the topping if you choose to use one).
  • VARIATIONS: Add raisins, chopped citron or chopped maraschino cherries to the batter.
  • Top cheese cake with crushed sugared strawberries or cherries before serving.
  • Cover bottom of crumbed pan with drained, sweetened crushed pineapple, applesauce or sliced apples before adding batter to pan.
  • Pie crust pastry may be used instead of Graham crumbs to line pan.

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.

ITALIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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This is my grandfather's recipe, it's a basic recipe for Italian cheesecake.

Provided by CLIFFYW

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

9 eggs
3 pounds ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger whiskey, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat two 9-inch pie pans with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl. Mix in the ricotta cheese, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, zest, and whiskey. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, until firm. Let cool, then refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 145.8 mg, Sugar 13 g

CLASSIC ITALIAN CHEESECAKE



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Make Mamma proud with this rich, dense Classic Italian Cheesecake recipe. Made with ricotta instead of cream cheese, our Classic Italian Cheesecake will be a welcome addition at any big family dinner.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Italian Food

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
2 Tbsp. sugar
4 cups POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
5 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 325°F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Mix crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar. Press firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat ricotta cheese, 1-1/4 cups sugar and flour in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add whipping cream, vanilla and zest; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

NICOLE'S ITALIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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Make and share this Nicole's Italian Ricotta Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Miserable Gourm

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 lbs whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup sour cream
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon anise
1/2 cup flour

Steps:

  • In a mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until combined.
  • Add ricotta cheese and sour cream and whip until smooth.
  • Mix in eggs, vanilla and anise extract.
  • Slowly add in flour and mix well at high speed three minutes.
  • Pour into a greased and floured spring form pan.
  • Bake at 425 for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350 and bake one hour until set and starting to brown.
  • Toothpick will come out clean when inserted in center.
  • Cool completely. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.7, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 173.8, Sodium 236.7, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 35.6, Protein 18.3

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese and ricotta cheese for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the cream cheese and ricotta cheese are at room temperature before mixing them together.
  • Be gentle when mixing the ingredients together, as overmixing can cause the cheesecake to be dense.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent it from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving, or overnight for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

This Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and beautiful presentation, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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