Name: Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250g fresh ricotta cheese; 100g sugar; 2 eggs; Zest of 1 lemon; Zest of 1 orange; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 50g all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp cornstarch; Pinch of salt

Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe

Liesa Carrizales Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 50 minutes

Total: 70 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

250g fresh ricotta cheese
100g sugar
2 eggs
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
1 tsp vanilla extract
50g all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan.
In a mixing bowl, beat the ricotta and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs, lemon zest, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Sift in the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until the cheesecake is set and golden on top.
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 280kcal
Total Fat : 12g
Saturated Fat : 7g
Cholesterol : 135mg
Sodium : 100mg
Total Carbohydrates : 30g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 20g
Protein : 12g

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