Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe - (4.1/5)

Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe - (4.1/5)

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This ricotta-based cake is lighter than traditional cheesecakes. Lemon zest adds brightness to this sweet cake that hits the spot on lazy, summer afternoons. A few...

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Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers, about 45 wafers
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • FILLING:
  • 2 pounds fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

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