ITALIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE
This quick-and-easy dessert is lighter than traditional cheesecake, since it calls for ricotta instead of cream cheese.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Set rack in the middle of the oven.
- Butter and flour a 9-by-2-inch springform pan and tap out excess flour. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, sift sugar and flour.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta and zest and whisk until smooth. Add sugar and flour mixture and gently mix to combine.
- Add eggs, 1 at a time, and whisk to combine. Add the vanilla and salt.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the center of the oven for about 55 to 60 minutes, 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 completely on a wire rack. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to refrigerator until chilled, at least 2 hours.
ITALIAN RICOTTA CAKE
This is an excellent, filling dessert that feeds a crowd! I bring this cake to family get-togethers and am always asked for the recipe! It is made in a 9x13-inch pan, and has a cheesecake-like consistency. Serve it with whipped cream and fresh or frozen berries.
Provided by Karin
Time 6h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream butter and gradually add sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, while continuing beating. Add brandy. Add flour and baking powder. Mix into a dough until the consistency is like Play-Doh®. Press dough into a greased and floured 9x13-inch pan. Refrigerate for 2 1/2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat ricotta cheese in a large bowl 4 to 5 minutes on high speed. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Add sugar and heavy cream and beat until blended. Fold in egg whites.
- Spoon 1/2 of the mixture into the crust. Sprinkle 1/2 of the zests and 1/2 of the cinnamon on top. Repeat with remaining filling, zest, and cinnamon.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Turn off the oven and let cake cool in the oven for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and chill completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 191.2 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 286.9 mg, Sugar 38.2 g
ALMOND RICOTTA CAKE
Perfect for Easter, this Italian almond ricotta cake is made with almond flour and ricotta and is naturally gluten free.
Provided by Chantal
Categories Holidays and Events Recipes Easter Desserts
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper.
- Combine butter and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until well combined. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Fold in almond flour and ricotta cheese with a silicone spatula.
- Wash and dry the beaters and beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold stiff egg whites into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake on the center rake of the preheated oven until edges of the cake are lightly browned, about 50 minutes. Cake will still be a little wobbly in the middle.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake to cool completely in the pan before transferring to a cake platter, about 1 hour. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 106.7 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 61.5 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
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