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Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake

SUBMITTED BY: Nicole PHOTO BY: daveycooks

"This ricotta cheesecake is similar in style to an American cheesecake, but is much lighter. Enjoy."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 52 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9 1/2 inch round cheesecake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 pounds ricotta cheese
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Set rack in the middle of the oven. Butter and flour a 9 1/2 inch springform pan, and tap out excess flour.
  2. Place the ricotta in a large mixing bowl, and stir it as smooth as possible with a rubber spatula. Stir the sugar and flour together thoroughly into the ricotta. Stir in the eggs 1 at a time. Blend in the vanilla, cinnamon, orange zest, and salt. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the center of the oven for about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until a light golden color. Make sure the center is fairly firm, and the point of a sharp knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. It will sink slightly as it cools. Cover, and chill till serving time.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by frankm7
After some modifications this is a 5-star recipe. (1) Use whole milk ricotta cheese, drained... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2005 by Jenny
This is a great recipe. As mentionned by others, lemons are better than oranges, 5 in stead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2004 by TRACEYS
My uncle use to made a ricotta cheesecake that I loved but I never got the recipe from him. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by Donna
Nix the Cinnamon, orange zest and salt and add 1/3 cup of Amaretto. I use DiSoronno. It will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by SUSAN334
An amazingly easy cake with a delicious flavor and smooth, dense texture! Required NO prep... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by KOLBE
I've never had a Ricotta Cheesecake until now; the taste and texture are very different from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by NANBABY
Really good and easy. It isn't as creamy as a cream cheese cake because it's NOT! I used lemon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by Stephanie R.
This recipe was truly awful. I'd give it zero stars if I could. I made it for Thanksgiving... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2005 by 1STFLITE
I enjoyed this so much! It's just like grandma's! I used 1 tsp orange zest and 1 tsp lemon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2003 by red
This recipe was the easiest Ricotta Cheesecake recipe I've seen, it was also extremely tasty!!... MORE

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