Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Ricotta Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs; 1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of; 4 -6 tablespoons melted butter; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 3 cups ricotta cheese; ½ cup granulated sugar; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon, rind of; ¼ cup diced candied citron peel; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon marsala (optional); ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
4 -6 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 cups ricotta cheese
½ cup granulated sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon, rind of
¼ cup diced candied citron peel
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon marsala (optional)
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds

1
Place the graham cracker crumbs in a mixing bowl.
2
Add the lemon peel, melted butter and sugar.
3
Blend well.
4
Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and partly up the sides of a greased 8-inch springform pan and chill in freezer 10 minutes until set.
5
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
6
Drain the ricotta of liquid.
7
Place ricotta in a large bowl and beat in the sugar, eggs, cornstarch, lemon peel and candied citron.
8
Add the cream and Marsala and mix until smooth.
9
Pour mixture over crumb crust.
10
Bake for 75 to 90 minutes or until filling is firm.
11
Turn oven off.
12
Prop door open and allow cheesecake to cool at room temperature.
13
Chill and garnish with almonds before serving.

1718

kcal

Calories

149

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of, 4 -6 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Ricotta 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.

Ricotta Cheesecake

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