SICILIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

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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
β…” cup white sugar
β…“ cup all-purpose flour
6 eggs
ΒΌ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
β…› 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

Paul Crews
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Hassan Omar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out like the picture. It was still delicious, though.


T3RM1N4T0R _ IRQ
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out very well. The crust was too hard and the filling was too runny.


Ali Hasnen
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This cheesecake is so easy to make, and it tastes amazing. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Yonela Nellar
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Rachael Bole
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth the splurge.


Ruba Jutt
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


Taryn Chapman
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This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion. It's so elegant and delicious.


Anik JR
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. It's not too sweet and the ricotta filling is very light and fluffy.


Rim bista
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious!


Sikandar Azam Rahimoon
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I've tried many different cheesecake recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Kodi Cresswell
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This cheesecake is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Biruk Mitiku
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I actually really enjoyed this cheesecake. The crust is amazing!


Tanite Bida
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This cheesecake is delicious! I love the combination of ricotta and chocolate.


Pinky Tebogo
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I had some trouble with the crust, but the filling turned out great.


M ajmal khan M ajmal Khan
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Olivarez El Compositor Del Rancho
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Wow! This cheesecake is incredible. The ricotta filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Qamar Zaidi
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This cheesecake is so easy to make, and it tastes amazing. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Michelle Mayson
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Md Sourav
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This cheesecake is a real showstopper! The ricotta filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the crust is the perfect combination of crispy and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.