How to make Italian Ricotta Cheesecake

Here is the old fashioned Italian Ricotta Cheesecake. Impress your friends and family by baking an extraordinary and authentic-tasting Italian cheesecake.

My Classic Italian Cheesecake recipe tastes bakery-special, but is home-kitchen-easy – a winning combination!

Servings: Serves 12

INGREDIENTS:

• 32 oz. fresh ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 6 Eggs
• 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1 3/4 tsp Orange Zest
• 2 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/8 tsp Salt

Video Recipe:

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Set rack in the middle of the oven. Grease a 9” baking dish.
3. Blend all ingredients together until mixture is smooth.
4. Pour mixture into baking dish.
5. Bake in the center of the oven for about 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until a light golden color.
6. Make sure the center is fairly firm, and the point of a sharp knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool on a wire rack.
8. Cover, and chill until served.
9. Italian Ricotta Cheesecake can now be served.

BUON MANGIATA!