Cassata-Style Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Cassata-Style Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 3/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into cubes; Filling; 1 orange, zest of; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 cups extra-smooth ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 cup white sugar; 3 eggs; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit; 1/2 cup shelled pistachios

Servings: persons

Crust
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
Filling
1 orange, zest of
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups extra-smooth ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup mixed candied fruit
1/2 cup shelled pistachios

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F Lightly coat or spray a 9- or 9 1/2-inch springform pan with oil.
2
For crust:
3
Place 3/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor. Pulse to mix. Add butter. Pulse until small crumbs form. Turn into pan. Press firmly and evenly over bottom. (Don't worry about cleaning processor.)
4
Bake crust in centre of preheated oven until lightly golden around edge, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove pan and reduce heat to 300F
5
For filling:
6
Finely grate peel from orange. Cut cream cheese into chunks.
7
Place in a food processor with ricotta and vanilla. Whirl until smooth, occasionally scraping down side of bowl.
8
Add 1 cup sugar and whirl to mix. Add eggs, one at a time, whirling after each addition. Then add 3 tbsp flour and orange zest. Whirl just until evenly mixed.
9
Scrape filling into a large bowl. Stir in chocolate, candied fruit mix and pistachios.
10
Pour filling over warm base.
11
Lay a piece of foil loosely overtop. Don't seal.
12
Bake in centre of 300F oven until centre is slightly jiggly, 2 hours.
13
Remove to a rack. Run a knife around outside edge of cake, but don't remove from pan. Cool in pan, then refrigerate at least 3 hours or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
14
If centre cracks, cover with orange slices or whipped cream and chopped pistachios, if you wish!
15
Hint: if you cannot find the mixed chopped candied fruits and peel use diced candied cherries and pineapple.

1149

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into cubes, and more.

Yes, Cassata-Style Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cassata-Style Cheesecake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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