Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe | Epicurious

Name: Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe | Epicurious
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons finely crushed amaretti (crisp Italian macaroons) or plain fine dry bread crumbs; 2 pounds fresh ricotta at room temperature 30 minutes; 6 large eggs at room temperature 30 minutes; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; Equipment: an 8-inch springform pan

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The difference between fresh and commercially prepared ricotta is proven dramatically with this cheesecake. Made with the commercial product, it tastes bland and somewhat grainy. When prepared with...

Keywords

cheesecake
italian
italian american
ricotta
lemon
nut free
easy
gourmet

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons finely crushed amaretti (crisp Italian macaroons) or plain fine dry bread crumbs
2 pounds fresh ricotta at room temperature 30 minutes
6 large eggs at room temperature 30 minutes
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Equipment: an 8-inch springform pan