Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake

Name: Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 375 min
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 4 large eggs; 1.5 cups white sugar; 0.5 cup butter, melted and cooled; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pint sour cream

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This ricotta cheesecake is my grandmother's 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.

Recipe by April Caudle

Updated on May 31, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs

Additional Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

6 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

1 9-inch cheesecake

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Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
4 large eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter, melted and cooled
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pint sour cream

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Mix cream cheese and ricotta cheese together in a mixing bowl until well combined. Add eggs, sugar, butter, flour, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix to combine. Stir in sour cream and pour into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off; allow cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door closed for 1 hour more to prevent cracking. Cool cheesecake completely in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

704	Calories
50g	Fat
50g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 704
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50g	64%
Saturated Fat 31g	154%
Cholesterol 228mg	76%
Sodium 384mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 1mg	7%
Calcium 283mg	22%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 264mg	6%

* 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.