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Torta di Ricotta al Limoncello (Italian-Style Limoncello Cheesecake)
A rich, limoncello flavored cheesecake that serves a large crowd.
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Notes
- Use quality, organic ingredients for the best results.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.