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| recipe title: |
Ricotta Cheese Cake |
| category: |
Desserts |
| keywords: |
ricotta, cake, Entertain, Cheese |
| servings: |
1 |
| ingredients: |
3 lb Ricotta; drained
2 c Sugar
1/2 c Flour; sifted
Graham cracker crumbs
8 Egg Yolks
1 Grated Rind of Lemon
1 ts Vanilla
1/2 c Cream (optional); whipped
8 Egg Whites
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| directions: |
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Beat ricotta until smooth, gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar and egg yolks,
beating after each addition. Beat in flour, lemon rind and vanilla. Beat
egg whites with 1/2 cup sugar. Fold whipped cream and egg whites into
ricotta mixture and turn into a 12" spring form pan which has been
well-buttered and sprinkled with graham cracker crumbs. Bake in a preheated
425 degree oven for the first 10 minutes; lower temperature to 350 degrees
and bake for 1 hour. Turn off heat and allow to cool in oven with door
closed. Freezes well. Dust with powdered sugar when served.
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