Description
Sweet Italian ricotta cheesecake delivers creamy Mediterranean charm straight to dinner tables. Rich, velvety layers of classic dessert promise delightful indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 500 g (16 oz) ricotta cheese
- 250 g (8 oz) cream cheese
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 120 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
Extras:
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 30 g (1/4 cup) powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Butter for greasing pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and generously butter a 9-inch springform pan, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend ricotta, cream cheese, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy, using an electric mixer at medium speed.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a uniform consistency.
- Sift together flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the cheese mixture, being careful not to overmix and maintaining a light texture.
- Add vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to ensure proper setting and enhanced flavor development.
- Before serving, dust the top generously with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve for an elegant finish.
- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the creamy texture and subtle citrus notes of this classic dessert.
Notes
- Prevent cracks by baking the cheesecake in a water bath, which helps distribute heat evenly and maintain moisture.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, lump-free batter and better integration.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding fresh berries, chocolate chips, or swirling in fruit compote before baking for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 189 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg