Italian ricotta cheesecake bliss
Italian ricotta cheesecake is a light, creamy, and elegantly simple dessert that brings together the richness of tradition with the refinement of classic Italian flavor. With its delicate texture and subtly sweet taste, it’s the perfect finale to any meal, from rustic family dinners to elegant celebrations.
Ingredients
- Begin by gathering all the ingredients needed to prepare the Italian cream cheese and ricotta cheesecake.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F 175°C and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese and ricotta cheese, blending until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Add the eggs sugar, melted butter, flour, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the cheese mixture. Stir until everything is fully mixed and the batter is smooth.
- Gently fold in the sour cream then pour the prepared batter into the greased springform pan, spreading it evenly.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. Once baking is complete turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool inside the oven with the door closed for an additional hour—this helps prevent cracking on the surface.
- Afterward remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it chill completely in the refrigerator before serving.