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ricotta cheesecake

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ricotta cheesecake

  • 1 1/4 can
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/3 c
    butter, melted
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 2
    cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 3
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • cherry pie filling, optional

How To Make ricotta cheesecake

  • 1
    In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until crust is lightly browned around the edges. Cool on a wire rack
  • 2
    In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese on medium speed for 1 minute. Add sugar; beat for 1 minute. Add eggs; beat just until combined. Beat in flour and vanilla. Pour into crust.
  • 3
    Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. If desired, serve with Hot Cherry Sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.
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