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Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

This lemon ricotta cheesecake is so good that I make it more often than I probably should! It is very light and not too lemony (is that a word?) The lemon makes it fresh. This is a must-try recipe that you won’t be disappointed. Let me know your thoughts when you do!
 

Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

Course: DessertCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Medium
Servings

16

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

15

minutes
Make 1 day ahead

Equipment needed: 9″ spring form pan
For best results, make one day ahead of time.

Ingredients

  • CRUST

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers about 45 wafers

  • 1/4 cup butter melted

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • FILLING

  • 2 lbs. fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese

  • 2/3 cup white sugar

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

  • 6 eggs

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • CRUST
  • In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs, butter, and lemon zest. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
  • FILLING
  • Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, stir ricotta with a rubber spatula until it reaches an extremely smooth consistency. Add the sugar and flour to the ricotta, mixing thoroughly.
  • Stir in the eggs one at a time. Next add the vanilla, cinnamon, lemon zest, and salt. Mix well. Pour batter into the crust.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for about 75-90 minutes at 300 degrees until the cake is a light golden color. When it’s ready, the center should be fairly firm, and the point of a sharp knife inserted in the center will come out clean.
  • Cool cake on a wire rack. Cover, and chill until serving time.
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