Name: Classic Italian Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: Makes 16 servings.
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 4 cups POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 2 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest; 5 eggs

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Make Mamma proud with this rich, dense Classic Italian Cheesecake recipe. Made with ricotta instead of cream cheese, our Classic Italian Cheesecake will be a welcome addition at any big family dinner.

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16 servings

Original recipe yields 16 servings

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

2 Tbsp. sugar

4 cups POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese

1-1/4 cups sugar

1/4 cup flour

1/2 cup whipping cream

2 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. grated lemon zest

5 eggs

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Let's Make It

Preheat oven to 350°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 325°F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Mix crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar. Press firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, beat ricotta cheese, 1-1/4 cups sugar and flour in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add whipping cream, vanilla and zest; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition. Pour over crust.

Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

Serve this rich and indulgent cheesecake on a special occasion. It's sure to be a hit with your friends and family!

Tip 2

How to

To avoid overbaking a cheesecake, check for doneness at the minimum baking time by gently shaking the pan. If the cheesecake is done, the edge should be slightly puffed and it will be set except for a small area in the center that will be soft and jiggly. Do not insert a knife into the center as this may cause the cheesecake to crack during cooling.

Tip 3

Make Ahead

Cheesecake can be prepared the day ahead. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories

280

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g

19%

Saturated Fat 9g

45%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 110mg

37%

Sodium 190mg

Total Carbohydrates 28g

10%

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 23g

46%

Protein 9g

18%

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes 16 servings.

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.