Italian Cheesecake With Cherries |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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ITALIAN CHEESECAKE WITH CHERRIES This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Smith Estate in Granbury, Texas in 1987. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs |
1 cup margarine melted |
1/2 can cherry pie filling |
1-1/2 cup ricotta cheese |
4 large eggs |
4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature |
2/3 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon flour |
Directions:
1. Mix graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup melted margarine.
2. Place a piece of parchment on bottom of 8” spring form pan then press crumbs onto bottom.
3. Puree ricotta with eggs in a blender then add cream cheese and sugar and mix well.
4. Add melted butter and flour then blend in.
5. Put in a large bowl and gently stir in pie filling
6. Lightly grease side of pan and pour into prepared spring form pan.
7. Bake at 350 for 1 hour then remove from oven and let chill several hours before serving.
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