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Italian Ricotta Cheesecake

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"This is my grandfather's recipe, it's a basic recipe for Italian cheesecake." — CLIFFYW

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Original recipe makes 2 cheesecakes Change Servings

9 eggs
3 pounds ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger whiskey, optional

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat two 9-inch pie pans with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Beat eggs in a large bowl. Mix in the ricotta cheese, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, zest, and whiskey. Pour into prepared pans.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, until firm. Let cool, then refrigerate until cold.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 04, 2007

THE BEST CHEESECAKE EVER!!!

—MARIA

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 27, 2008

This didn't turn out well, at all!

—Shayna

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Jan 05, 2008

Beyond yummy. I used Grand Marnier Liquer instead of whisky. I also used orange extract instead of orange zest. I served it with a sweet strawberry sauce.

—Queen Bee

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Sep 30, 2007

When my grandmother passed, she took her recipes with her. This is the closest I have come to replicating her cheesecake. Only thing I did different was omit the orange zest, and add a pinch or so of anise seed (my grandmother's cheesecake had that anise flavor). Thanks for a great recipe!

—BECCAP

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Dec 31, 2007

Very easy and not too sweet. I used small custard dishes and halved the recipe. I prefer almond extract over vanilla in many recipes and used it in this. Sprinkle cinnamon on top after done and serve with strawberries/blueberries.

—COJ

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Dec 28, 2007

Thanks! My nonna gave me her recipe, but didn't tell me to refrigerate it or leave it on the counter. Appreciate your specific reference to refrigerator...

—laura gordon

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Nov 16, 2008

This cheesecake is very Italian and delicious. The best part is, it's so easy to make!

—RUOWEN

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Jul 08, 2007

This is like my Grandmother's Recipe!!!!! EECELLENT!!! :-)

—Chuck

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Nutrition

Calories
214 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
17.3 g
6%

Cholesterol
145 mg
48%

Fat
9.5 g
15%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
13.2 g
26%

Sodium
146 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Italian Ricotta Cheesecake

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 214
Calories from Fat: 86

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.5g 15 %
Saturated Fat 5.1g 25 %
Cholesterol 145mg 48 %
Sodium 146mg 6 %
Potassium 146mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 17.3g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 13.2g 26 %
** Sugars 13g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 31 %
Iron 9 %
Thiamin 4 %
Niacin 19 %
Vitamin B6 4 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 14 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.