Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake

Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake

Recipe by Nicole from allrecipes.com

Dessert

Ingredients

12

12 servings

  • 2 pounds ricotta cheese
  • 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar
  • 0.33333334326744 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 eggs
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Set rack in the middle of the oven. Butter and flour a 9 1/2 inch springform pan, and tap out excess flour.
  • Place the ricotta in a large mixing bowl, and stir it as smooth as possible with a rubber spatula. Stir the sugar and flour together thoroughly into the ricotta. Stir in the eggs 1 at a time. Blend in the vanilla, cinnamon, orange zest, and salt. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until a light golden color. Make sure the center is fairly firm, and the point of a sharp knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. It will sink slightly as it cools. Cover, and chill till serving time.

Nutritional Facts

Per 12 servings

  • Calories: 198
  • Carbohydrate: 18g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Sugar: 12g

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