Italian (Ricotta) Cheesecake Recipe

Italian (Ricotta) Cheesecake Recipe

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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 &q

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Cooking tools:

  • Springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Kitchen scale
  • Sifter
  • Oven
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Grater
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven mitt
  • Cooling rack
  • Chef's knife

Ingredients

  • 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)

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