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Italian Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe | |
Italian Cheesecake | |
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Ingredients:
3/4 c. flour2 tbsp sugar 1/8 tsp salt 1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened 2 1/2 c. ricotta cheese 1/2 c. sugar 3 tbsp flour 3 large eggs 1 tsp grated orange rind 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp golden raisins 2 tbsp finely chopped candied citron 2 tbsp chopped almonds Garnishes: orange sections, orange rind strips
Directions:
Combine first 3 ingredients in small bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender till mix is crumbly. Press into a 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 475 for 5 min. Cool on wire rack.Combine cheese, 1/2 c. sugar and 3 tbsp flour; beat at med. speed with elec. mixer until smooth. Add eggs and next 3 ingredients; beat 4 min. Stir in raisins, citron and almonds; spoon over crust. Bake at 350 for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 min. or till center is set. Run a knife around edge of cheesecake to loosen; cool in pan on wire rack. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Carefully remove sides of pan just before serving. Garnish, if desired. 12 to 16 servings.
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