Italian Cheese Cake Recipe

Name: Italian Cheese Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. whole milk Ricotta; 1 (8 oz.) bar cream cheese; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 4 to 5 eggs, slightly beaten; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. lemon juice; pinch of salt; semi-sweet chocolate bits (optional); cut up maraschino cherries (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lb. whole milk Ricotta
1 (8 oz.) bar cream cheese
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 to 5 eggs, slightly beaten
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon juice
pinch of salt
semi-sweet chocolate bits (optional)
cut up maraschino cherries (optional)

1
In large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth with electric mixer.
2
Add eggs and sugar, beating until well blended. Add Ricotta, cornstarch, lemon juice and vanilla.
3
Continue beating until mixture is very smooth (4 to 5 minutes).
4
Fold in cherries or chocolate chips, if desired.
5
(Be sure to drain cherries and dry them on paper towels before cutting.)
6
A handful of chips and 10 cherries are sufficient.
7
Pour the filling into a 10-inch spring-form pan that has been lined with a graham cracker crust on bottom and an inch or two up on the sides.
8
Bake in a 325u00b0 oven for 1 hour, or until golden and set at the edges. Chill.

748

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. whole milk Ricotta, 1 (8 oz.) bar cream cheese, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 4 to 5 eggs, slightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Italian Cheese Cake 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.

Italian Cheese Cake

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