Ricotta Cheesecake | Ciao Italia

Ricotta Cheesecake | Ciao Italia

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Indulge in a rich Ricotta Cheesecake with an Amaretti cookie crust, perfect for special occasions or shared among 10-12 guests.

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Ingredients

  • FILLING
  • 2 cups low fat ricotta cheese, well drained
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone
  • 2 eggs plusyolk
  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • Finely grated zest of one large orange 
  • 1 teaspoon fior di Sicilia
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • AMARETTI COOKIE CRUST
  • 30 amaretti cookies (Abouttoounces)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • PASTRY DOUGH
  • 1 1/2 cups chilled unbleached all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 8 tablespoons butter, diced
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.

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