Italian Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Italian Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. Ricotta cheese; 1 lb. cream cheese; 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 4 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. lemon extract; 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 3 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/2 c. butter, melted and cooled; 2 c. dairy sour cream; graham cracker crumbs

Servings: persons

1 lb. Ricotta cheese
1 lb. cream cheese
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. butter, melted and cooled
2 c. dairy sour cream
graham cracker crumbs

1
In large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, cream Ricotta cheese and cream cheese.
2
Add sugar, eggs, vanilla and lemon extract; mix well.
3
Add flour and cornstarch, then add melted butter.
4
Fold in sour cream.
5
Grease a 9-inch spring-form pan and sprinkle generously with graham cracker crumbs.
6
Pour cheese mixture into pan.
7
Bake in preheated 325u00b0 oven for 1 hour.
8
Then turn off the heat and leave cake in oven 2 hours.
9
Do not open the oven door during the 3 hours cake is in oven.
10
This is most important step of recipe.
11
After the 3 hours, remove cheesecake from oven and cool completely.
12
Store in refrigerator until serving.

1611

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. Ricotta cheese, 1 lb. cream cheese, 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar, 4 eggs, slightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

Italian Cheesecake

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