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Cheesecake Ricotta e Mascarpone per un gusto più fresco e delicato. Ricetta facile.

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🌍Authentic Italian recipe from a Italy-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Ricotta Cheesecake

Cultural Context

Ricotta cheesecake has its roots in Italy, particularly in regions like Lazio and Campania. Traditionally made for festive occasions, this dessert showcases the rich, creamy texture of ricotta, often flavored with citrus. The dish has gained popularity beyond Italy, inspiring variations worldwide, including New York-style cheesecakes that incorporate cream cheese.

ItalianITdessert
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
130 g Petit biscuits
60 g melted butter
100 g caster sugar
2 whole eggs
250 g ricotta cheese
250 g mascarpone cheese
vanilla extract, to taste
200 ml vegetable cream
strawberries

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: soft cheese

Greek yogurt lowers fat content while adding tang.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

graham cracker crumbs

💰Cheaper: digestive biscuits

Digestive biscuits are often more accessible.

1

Crush the Petit biscuits and mix with melted butter to form the base.

2

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, caster sugar, whole eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

3

Pour the mixture over the biscuit base in a 22 cm pan.

4

Bake in a static oven at 170 °C (338 °F) for about 50 minutes.

5

Let the cheesecake cool and then refrigerate.

6

Before serving, decorate with vegetable cream and strawberries.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingchilling

Equipment Needed

oven22 cm pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Italian Ricotta CakeTorta di Ricotta
Local Name: Ricotta cheesecake

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