Torta di Ricotta al Limoncello (Italian-Style Limoncello Cheesecake)

Name: Torta di Ricotta al Limoncello (Italian-Style Limoncello Cheesecake)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 16 slices
Ingredients: 1 cup cookies; 3 Tbsp butter; 4 cups ricotta; ¾ cup sugar; ¾ cup heavy whipping cream; ¼ cup limoncello; ¼ cup flour; 5 eggs; 1 rind of a Lemon

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings
16 slices
Calories
320 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Torta di Ricotta al Limoncello (Italian-Style Limoncello Cheesecake)

Alina Alvarado

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A rich, limoncello flavored cheesecake that serves a large crowd.

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Ingredients

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1 cup cookies crushed (such as Graham crackers, or Digestives, I used lemon shortbread biscuits)
3 Tbsp butter melted
4 cups ricotta (if your ricotta is full of liquid, drain it before measuring/weighing it)
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup limoncello
¼ cup flour
5 eggs
1 rind of a Lemon preferably organic

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Instructions

Make the base by mixing the crushed cookies and butter and press into the bottom of an 8" or 9" springform pan. Place in preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes until the edges are just beginning to color. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Place ricotta in a bowl and beat with a stand mixer or hand mixer until creamy and smooth, then gradually add the sugar. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides, then add the whipping cream and mix until smooth.
Next, add the limoncello, and flour and mix well, scraping the sides with the spatula again.
Add the eggs and lemon rind and mix until smooth.
Pour into springform pan with the cooled base and bake for about 75 minutes.
The cheesecake will puff up and start to turn golden brown; after baking for 75 minutes, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for another 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Refrigerate, and serve when cold, preferably with a small glass of limoncello.

Notes

Use quality, organic ingredients for the best results.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 slice Calories 320kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 147mg (6%) Potassium 114mg (3%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 603IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 148mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1 slice
Calories	320kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	20g	31%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	108mg	36%
Sodium	147mg	6%
Potassium	114mg	2%
Fiber	0.3g	1%
Sugar	15g	30%
Vitamin A	603IU	12%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	148mg	15%
Iron	1mg	6%