Italian Cheesecake

Name: Italian Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon rum flavored extract; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

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Italian Cheesecake is an moderately easy dinner you can prepare in about 1 hour 20 minutes. Made with 1 ½ pounds ricotta cheese, 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 3 eggs, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon almond extract, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Perfect for family dinners and special occasions.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 30 min

Cook 50 min

Serves 12

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese

2 cups confectioners' sugar

3 eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 teaspoon rum flavored extract

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 12

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 179

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.8g 7%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 89mg 4%

Total Carbohydrate 23.6g 9%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%

Total Sugars 20.1g

Protein 8.1g 16%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Grease and flour one 9 inch round springform or regular pan.

Combine the ricotta, confectioners' sugar and eggs.

Stir in vanilla, almond extract, rum extract, lemon juice, lemon zest and orange zest.

Beat by hand until smooth and creamy.

Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 40 minutes, until golden.

Place on a rack and cool.