Indulge in the Creamy Delight of Ricotta Cheesecake: A Heavenly Citrus Twist
This Ricotta Cheesecake is a creamy delight that will melt in your mouth! With a delicate blend of ricotta and cream cheese, and a refreshing hint of lemon, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (plus 4 hours chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese (500g)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened (250g)
- 1 cup sugar (200g)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (100g)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (60g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Mix crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Press the mixture into the pan to form the crust.
- Beat ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, mixing well.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and slightly golden on top.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely. Chill for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
- Slice and enjoy your light and creamy ricotta cheesecake!
Notes
- You can garnish with additional lemon zest or fresh fruit if desired.
- Make sure to allow enough time for chilling to get the best texture.
- You can prepare the crust ahead of time for a quicker assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the pie)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg