Italian Ricotta Cheesecake: The Ultimate Indulgent Dessert Recipe
This Italian Ricotta Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for cheesecake lovers, offering a rich and creamy texture that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the flour into the mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased springform pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- You can top it with fresh berries for added flavor.
- Ensure the ricotta is well drained for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg