How to Make Italian Cheesecake II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian cheesecake, known for its creamy and rich texture, is a classic dessert that has been a staple in Italian cuisine for generations. This version, Italian Cheesecake II, is a variation of the traditional cheesecake recipe, with a few unique ingredients that give it a distinct and divine flavor.

One of the key features of this Italian cheesecake is the use of ricotta cheese, which gives the cheesecake a light and airy texture that is simply irresistible. Combined with cream chees...

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Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 4 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons imitation vanilla flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon anise extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (Optional)
  • 4 pounds ricotta cheese
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 6 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 6 9-inch cheesecakes

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl, then mix in the sugar, vanilla flavoring, anise extract, lime zest, lemon zest, and ricotta cheese until smooth. Toss the chocolate chips with the flour in a plastic bag to coat. Fold in to the ricotta batter until evenly blended. Place the graham cracker crusts onto baking sheets. Evenly divide the batter among the crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then rotate the cheesecakes 90 degrees, and continue baking until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes longer. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours until cold before serving.
  • Nutrition

    311 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 230mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 116mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 111mg