How to Make Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking to impress your friends and family with a show-stopping dessert, look no further than this Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake. This indulgent and creamy dessert is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, and will leave everyone begging for more. With a velvety smooth texture and a rich, decadent flavor, this cheesecake is a true crowd-pleaser that's sure to be a hit at any gathering.

This Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake is a classic Italian dessert tha...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pint sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Mix cream cheese and ricotta cheese together in a mixing bowl until well combined. Add eggs, sugar, butter, flour, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix to combine. Stir in sour cream and pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off; allow cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door closed for 1 hour more to prevent cracking. Cool cheesecake completely in the refrigerator before serving.
  • Nutrition

    704 cal.

    • Total Fat: 50g
    • Saturated Fat: 31g
    • Cholesterol: 228mg
    • Sodium: 384mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 283mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 264mg