Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this delectable Ricotta Cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety smooth filling, this Italian-American dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix the Filling: Beat ricotta, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla, lemon zest, and flour.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust. Bake for 55–65 minutes until set. Cool for 1 hour.
- Finish: Spread sour cream on top. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Enhance with fresh berries or honey
- Use whole-milk ricotta for creamier texture
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
