Sicilian Easter Cheesecake Recipe

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Sicilian Easter Cheesecake
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Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the crushed cookies, cinnamon and butter.
  2. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
  3. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
  5. Stir in candied peel and 2 ounces of grated chocolate by hand.
  6. Spoon the filling over the chilled crust, and smooth out the top surface.
  7. Refrigerate for 6 hours, or overnight.
  8. Just before serving, whip cream with 1 tablespoon of confectioners' sugar until stiff in a small bowl using an electric mixer.
  9. Run a knife around the outside edge of the cake, and remove the sides of the pan.
  10. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake, and sprinkle with remaining grated chocolate.
  11. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 496.94 Kcal (2081 kJ)
Calories from fat 223.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.78g 38%
Cholesterol 50.67mg 17%
Sodium 169.06mg 7%
Potassium 146.16mg 3%
Total Carbs 58.92g 20%
Sugars 31.54g 126%
Dietary Fiber 0.36g 1%
Protein 9.32g 19%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 157.9mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 330.56 Kcal (1384 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.49g 38%
Cholesterol 33.71mg 17%
Sodium 112.46mg 7%
Potassium 97.23mg 3%
Total Carbs 39.19g 20%
Sugars 20.98g 126%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 1%
Protein 6.2g 19%
Iron 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 105mg 16%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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