Ricotta Cheesecake

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Ricotta Cheesecake
4500 min.
8
346kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful Ricotta Cheesecake that combines the rich, creamy texture of fresh ricotta with a hint of zesty lemon. This heavenly dessert is perfect for special occasions or any time you want to treat yourself and your loved ones. Unlike traditional cheesecakes that can be overly heavy, this Italian-inspired cheesecake is surprisingly light yet satisfyingly rich, making it the perfect ending to any meal.

What's more, this recipe is vegetarian-friendly, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a slice of this scrumptious dessert. With a delicate crust made from crushed amaretti or breadcrumbs, the cake is not only visually appealing but also offers a deliciously unique flavor that complements the creamy filling. As you whip together the simple ingredients, the aroma of cinnamon and lemon will fill your kitchen, creating an inviting atmosphere that is hard to resist.

With a preparation time that allows you to savor the anticipation, this Ricotta Cheesecake bakes to a gorgeously golden finish, with a gently wobbling center that promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Best enjoyed the day it’s made, or even the next day at room temperature, it’s a dessert that’s sure to impress your family and friends. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to make a dessert that will be the talk of the table!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons breadcrumbs plain dry italian crushed crisp finely fine ( macaroons)
  • 0.3 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • large eggs at room temperature
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • pounds ricotta cheese fresh at room temperature
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract pure

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in lower third.
  2. Lightly butter pan and coat with cookie crumbs, leaving any loose crumbs distributed over bottom of pan.
  3. Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour into crust.
  4. Bake until puffed and golden but center is still slightly wobbly, about 1 1/2 hours.
  5. Cool in pan on a rack (cake will sink a little).
  6. Serve cheesecake warm or at room temperature.
  7. Ricotta cheesecake is best eaten the day it is made but can be made 1 day ahead and kept at cool room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories346kcal
Protein21.28%
Fat48.32%
Carbs30.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.14
Glycemic Load
14.72
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
10.291739158008%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:345.74kcal
17.29%
Fat:18.58g
28.59%
Saturated Fat:10.63g
66.45%
Carbohydrates:26.31g
8.77%
Net Carbohydrates:25.96g
9.44%
Sugar:17.43g
19.37%
Cholesterol:197.33mg
65.78%
Sodium:321.62mg
13.98%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Protein:18.41g
36.83%
Selenium:30.33µg
43.33%
Calcium:264.75mg
26.47%
Phosphorus:264.13mg
26.41%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.35%
Vitamin A:707.64IU
14.15%
Zinc:1.89mg
12.58%
Vitamin B12:0.73µg
12.21%
Folate:42.95µg
10.74%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.59%
Iron:1.47mg
8.16%
Vitamin D:0.98µg
6.51%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.5%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.04%
Potassium:186.53mg
5.33%
Magnesium:19.72mg
4.93%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.56%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.53%
Copper:0.07mg
3.42%
Vitamin B3:0.63mg
3.16%
Vitamin C:1.45mg
1.76%
Vitamin K:1.64µg
1.56%
Fiber:0.35g
1.42%
Source:Epicurious