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

Michael Emory
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. It's the best cheesecake I've ever had.


Hashini Dewmini
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. It's not too sweet and has a nice tang to it.


Uzain Abbasi
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


sule segiru
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I made this cheesecake for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Carrie Fox
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5 stars! This cheesecake is a must-try.


moses richmond
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This cheesecake is to die for! I highly recommend it.


Andy Viner Seiler
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Jamire Hasan
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I've made this cheesecake several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Yusuf Namukali
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This cheesecake is so smooth and creamy. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Royal Plays
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Amazing cheesecake! I love the subtle tang from the Italian cream cheese. The ricotta adds a nice richness and creaminess.


Malek Trabelsi
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This was my first time making a cheesecake, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to follow. The cheesecake was delicious, and I will definitely be making it again.


Connie-maii Mclean
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This cheesecake is a dream! The combination of Italian cream cheese and ricotta creates a smooth and creamy texture that is out of this world. I used a graham cracker crust, but I think a chocolate cookie crust would be just as good.