Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 tsp grated lemon , rind of
4 -6 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp granulated sugar
3 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp freshly grated lemon , rind of
1/4 cup diced candied citron peel
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp marsala (optional)
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Directions:

Place the graham cracker crumbs in a mixing bowl.
Add the lemon peel, melted butter and sugar.
Blend well.
Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and partly up the sides of a greased 8-inch springform pan and chill in freezer 10 minutes until set.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Drain the ricotta of liquid.
Place ricotta in a large bowl and beat in the sugar, eggs, cornstarch, lemon peel and candied citron.
Add the cream and Marsala and mix until smooth.
Pour mixture over crumb crust.
Bake for 75 to 90 minutes or until filling is firm.
Turn oven off.
Prop door open and allow cheesecake to cool at room temperature.
Chill and garnish with almonds before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2184.77 Kcal (9147 kJ)
Calories from fat	1183.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	131.53g	202%
Cholesterol	674.08mg	225%
Sodium	1248.37mg	52%
Potassium	695.42mg	15%
Total Carbs	189.94g	63%
Sugars	95.72g	383%
Dietary Fiber	7.44g	30%
Protein	66.35g	133%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	5.9mg	33%
Calcium	917.1mg	92%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	262.93 Kcal (1101 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.83g	202%
Cholesterol	81.12mg	225%
Sodium	150.24mg	52%
Potassium	83.69mg	15%
Total Carbs	22.86g	63%
Sugars	11.52g	383%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	30%
Protein	7.99g	133%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	9%
Iron	0.7mg	33%
Calcium	110.4mg	92%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

53.9

Points
60

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Sugar,
High in Total Fat

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