Description
A creamy Italian-style ricotta cheesecake with a delicate texture and subtle sweetness. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ricotta cheese
- 200g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 50g all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix ricotta and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla, lemon zest, flour, and salt.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set.
- Let it cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat ricotta for best texture.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light.
- Chill before serving for firmer slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: ricotta cheesecake, Italian dessert, easy cheesecake recipe