Easy Italian Cheesecake Recipe

Easy Italian Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese, drained through cheesecloth to remove moisture
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon rum flavored extract
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, powdered sugar and eggs
3. Stir in all extracts, lemon juice and both zests until thoroughly combined and creamy
4. Pour into a greased, 9 inch springform pan
5. Bake for 40 minutes, until golden
6. Cool completely

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