How to Make Ricotta Cheese Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about a homemade cheesecake that just can't be duplicated with store-bought versions. The rich, creamy texture and decadent flavor make it a dessert fit for any special occasion. If you're looking to up your cheesecake game and try something a little different, then this recipe for Ricotta Cheese Cake is the perfect option.

Unlike a traditional cheesecake made with cream cheese, this version uses ricotta cheese as its base. The result is a light and fluffy te...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 24 ounces ricotta cheese
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Make yellow cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Mix together the ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract and spoon over cake batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes. Sprinkle cake with confectioners' sugar when cool.
  • Nutrition

    168 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 186mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 110mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 62mg