Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe
Prep time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; FILLING:; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; Fresh mint and lemon slices, optional

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"I'm an avid recipe collector and can't recall where I found this one. I do know its delicate flavor is well received whenever I make it for a special occasion...."

INGREDIENTS

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1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)

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1/4 cup butter, melted

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1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

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FILLING:

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2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

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2 cups half-and-half cream

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1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese

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1-1/4 cups sugar

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1/4 cup cornstarch

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2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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1/3 cup lemon juice

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3 teaspoons grated lemon peel

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4 eggs, lightly beaten

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Fresh mint and lemon slices, optional

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