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Source | https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lemon-ricotta-cheesecake/ |
Prep time | 2 1⁄2 hours |
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Source | https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lemon-ricotta-cheesecake/ |
Prep time | 2 1⁄2 hours |
1 1⁄2 | Cup | Vanilla Wafers (about 45) |
4 | Tablespoon | Unsalted Butter (melted) |
4 | Teaspoon | Lemon Zest |
16 | Ounce | Cream Cheese (softened) |
2 | Cup | Half and Half |
15 | Ounce | Ricotta Cheese |
1 1⁄4 | Cup | Sugar |
1⁄4 | Cup | Cornstarch |
2 | Teaspoon | Vanilla Extract |
1⁄3 | Cup | Lemon Juice |
4 | Eggs |
1.In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs, butter and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 325° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
2.In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cream, ricotta, sugar, cornstarch and vanilla until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and 3 teaspoons zest. Add eggs, beat on low speed just until combined. Pour filling into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 70-80 minutes or until center is almost set.
3.Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour then minutes. Refrigerate overnight.
4.Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; serve immediately.