Ricotta Cheese Cake Recipe

Name: Ricotta Cheese Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cream of wheat; 1 1/4 cups boiling water; 1 lb ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 egg yolk; 3 tablespoons candied orange peel; 3 tablespoons white raisins; 3 ounces rum; 1 egg white, stiffly beaten; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons cream of wheat
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 lb ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons candied orange peel
3 tablespoons white raisins
3 ounces rum
1 egg white, stiffly beaten
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons brown sugar

1
Cook cream of wheat in boiling water, stirring constantly until mixture begins to thicken. Cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool.
2
Mix Ricotta cheese, sugar, egg, egg yolk, candied orange peel, raisins and rum. Beat 4 minutes.
3
Fold in stiffly beaten egg white then add cooled cream of wheat.
4
Mix graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar. Butter 1 1/2 quart mold or dish, sprinkle with crumbs. Gently pour ricotta mixture into prepared mold.
5
Bake 375 for 45 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and allow to stand 10 minutes. Turn onto serving plate.
6
Refrigerate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

1186

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons cream of wheat, 1 1/4 cups boiling water, 1 lb ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Ricotta 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.

Ricotta Cheese Cake

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