Best 8 Ricotta Cheese Cake Martha Stewart Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our comprehensive guide to making Martha Stewart's exquisite ricotta cheesecake. This classic dessert combines the smooth, creamy texture of ricotta cheese with a crisp graham cracker crust and a hint of tangy citrus. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process of crafting this delectable cheesecake, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds tantalized.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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 CAKE



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Our Neapolitan cake is soft as a down pillow, creamy like custard, and lightly flavored with vanilla and cinnamon. Serve wedges at room temperature with an easy sauce of fresh strawberries.

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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 quart whole milk
3/4 cup arborio rice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
Unsalted butter, for pan
All-purpose flour, for pan
3 pounds fresh ricotta cheese, drained 3 hours or preferably overnight
3 large whole eggs plus 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Strawberry Sauce for Pastiera

Steps:

  • Bring milk to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in rice, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla bean. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until rice is very tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Cover; let cool, stirring occasionally. Discard vanilla bean.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch-round, 3-inch-deep springform pan. In a large bowl, combine the rice mixture, ricotta, whole eggs and egg yolks, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Pour into prepared pan. Bake until golden on top and almost set in the center, 65 to 70 minutes; cover with foil if starting to brown too much. Transfer pan to a cooling rack.
  • When cake has completely cooled, run a knife around edge to loosen. Gentlyremove ring; transfer cake to a serving platter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve with sauce.

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.

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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.

RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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This Ricotta Cheesecake-an Italian-style version of cheesecake-tastes much lighter than its cream-cheese counterpart.

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Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Unsalted butter, softened, for pan
Plain dried breadcrumbs, for pan
1 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
2 containers (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese, preferably whole-milk (3 1/3 cups)
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan, and dust with breadcrumbs, tapping out excess. In a small bowl, stir together raisins, flour, and zests; set aside.
  • With an electric mixer, beat ricotta, sugar, and salt until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture, and beat just until smooth (do not overmix).
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until cake is browned and jiggles only slightly when shaken, 60 to 70 minutes. Cool completely in pan; unmold to serve. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

LEMON RICOTTA CAKE



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Lemon and ricotta go together perfectly in this moist and delicious cake.

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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for pan
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 whole egg, separated
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Zest of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Wrap ricotta tightly in fine cheesecloth; place in a colander over a bowl. Place a heavy bowl or cans on top; let drain, refrigerated, for 3 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 6-inch springform pan with melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar; set aside. Place drained ricotta, 1/4 cup sugar, flour, egg yolk, vanilla, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
  • Bring a saucepan filled with an inch of water to a simmer; reduce heat to low. Combine egg whites and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer. Place over the pan of simmering water; stir until egg whites are warm and sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk on medium speed until frothy. Gradually increase speed, whisking until stiff peaks form, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir one-third of the egg-white mixture into the ricotta mixture; gently fold in remaining egg whites. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until lightly browned, firm to the touch, and center is set. Transfer from oven to a cooling rack; after 15 minutes, remove ring. Serve.

JOHN BARRICELLI'S RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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John Barricelli makes an old family favorite, ricotta cheesecake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Unsalted butter, softened for pan
Plain dried breadcrumbs, for pan
1 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
3 1/3 cups ricotta cheese, preferably whole-milk (2 containers, 15 ounces each)
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan, and dust with breadcrumbs, tapping out excess. In a small bowl, stir together raisins, flour, and zests; set aside.
  • With an electric mixer, beat ricotta, sugar, and salt until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture, and beat just until smooth (don't overmix).
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until cake is browned and jiggles only slightly when shaken, 60 to 70 minutes. Cool completely in pan; unmold to serve. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g

RICOTTA CHEESECAKE (THE RIGHT MARTHA STEWART RECIPE)



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Categories     Cheese     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pan
2 pounds fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese
6 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Combination of finely grated zests (lemon, lime, orange)
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract or combination vanilla extract and orange flower water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup Sugar

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.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to refrigerator until chilled, at least 2 hours.

RICOTTA CHEESE CAKE (MARTHA STEWART)



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Categories     Cheese     Cake     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds Fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/3 cup All-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Sugar
6 Large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon Orange Zest
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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.

Tips:

  • Use whole milk ricotta cheese for a richer flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the ricotta cheese is well-drained before using to prevent the cheesecake from being too wet.
  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy before adding the ricotta cheese.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a preheated 350°F oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

Ricotta cheese is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used to make a variety of desserts, including cheesecake. This ricotta cheese cake recipe from Martha Stewart is easy to follow and results in a creamy, flavorful cheesecake that is sure to please everyone. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is a great choice for both novice and experienced bakers alike.

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