Fiadone di Ricotta (Italian Ricotta Cheesecake) | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• ## PASTRY
• 1/2 package(s) frozen phyllo sheet dough
• 1 stick(s) butter, melted
• ## FILLING
• 1 1/2 cup(s) dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cup(s) ricotta cheese (cream cheese can be substituted)
• 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon(s) fresh orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup(s) cooked arborio rice (optional)
• 1 cup(s) dark chocolate chips
• ## ORANGE ZEST SUGAR
• 2 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon(s) fresh grated orange zest
• ## TOPPING
• 1 cup(s) walnuts, pecans, or pine nuts
• 1/2 stick(s) butter
• 1/2 cup(s) dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup(s) dark chocolate chips