Almond Ricotta Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS
- =Crust:
- 1 cup finely crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- =Filling:
- 2 cups (15 oz.) Sargento® Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1-1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Combine crust ingredients. Press evenly over bottom and 1-1/2-inches up sides of 8-inch springform pan.
- 2
Combine Ricotta cheese, sugar, whipping cream, flour, salt, 1/4 cup water and almond extract in large bowl of electric mixer; blend until smooth. Add eggs one at a time; blend until smooth. Stir in chopped almonds. Pour into pan and bake in preheated 350°F oven 1 hour or until set.
- 3
Cool in oven with door propped open 30 minutes. Refrigerate 4 hours or longer before serving.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 6
HELPFUL HINTS
User Reviews
- John
- Sept. 14th, 2011 3:56p.m.
Rich, sweet and just plain awesome, this scrumptious treat is a delight for the whole family!
See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504
Total Fat 27.8g
Saturated Fat 13.4g
Trans Fat 9.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 187mg
Sodium 369mg
Carbohydrates 51g
Protein 16g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Vitamin A 161%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 224%
Iron 2%
