Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe
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Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake

By: April Caudle 
"This is my grandmother's cheesecake recipe passed down to my entire family. It's the best. I can't believe I'm sharing it, but everyone needs to know how to make an authentic Italian cheesecake. It is creamy and not thick, which is why our family LOVES it! For best results, do NOT substitute any ingredients with low-fat unless you've made it before and want to experiment."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (130)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
6 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 cheesecake
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 pint sour cream

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a springform pan.
  2. Mix the cream cheese and ricotta cheese together in a mixing bowl until well combined. Stir in the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch, flour, and butter. Add the sour cream last and stir. Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven 1 hour; turn oven off and leave in oven 1 hour more. Allow to cool completely in refrigerator before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 703 | Total Fat: 50.1g | Cholesterol: 241mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by Dan le Chef   view full review
I've made this cheesecake twice now. The first time I followed the recipe exactly. The texture...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2009 by Dawn   view full review
This is the best recipe by far but I've added some of the tips from my own experience that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by Jersey_Girl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is MY grandmother's recipe, too! I was just handed this recipe from my mother, who...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2008 by Annmarie   view full review
I decided to make this cheesecake because it's true Italian with the use of Ricotta. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2008 by Holley   view full review
Very good cheesecake! Not too sweet. It was light and creamy. I followed the recipe exactly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by Katie   view full review
Very good cheesecake. I did substitute lower fat ingredients (1 block of 1/3 less fat cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by MKCortes (Mystique110)   view full review
This cheesecake recipe is EXCEPTIONAL! I made it for my mom for Thanksgiving as she prefers...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2008 by olivia hudson   view full review
Thanks for sharing this great recipe. Perfect texture. Delicious. Very easy to make. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by allthatca   view full review
this was UNBELIEVABLE!! delicioso!! GREAT texture and as other's reviewed, not too sweet! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by sloan98   view full review
Simply fabulous and so easy.

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