Tuscan Ricotta Cheesecake

This is not your typical dense, heavy cheesecake that is made with cream cheese. Using ricotta cheese gives the cake a fluffier and lighter texture!

INGREDIENTS:

• 32 oz. 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

DIRECTIONS:

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

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