Italian Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

ITALIAN CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Cheese
Desserts Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----CRUST-----
1 x Shortbread -- See Recipe # 22
1 x Use Ameretto and Lemon Rind
-----CHEESECAKE-----
3 1/4 c Riccotta Cheese -- 30 Oz
4 ea Eggs -- Large
2/3 c Sugar -- Granulated
1/4 c Unbleached Flour
1/4 c Ameretto Liqueur
3 tb Golden Raisins
1 tb Candied Orange Rind -- *
1 tb Candied Lemon Rind -- *

* Finely Chop the fruit rinds.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Press the ricotta
through a sieve. In a large mixing bowl, beat
together the drained cheese, eggs, sugar, and flour.
Stir in the liqueur, raisins and fruits. Pour the
mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 1 hour.
Remove the cake from the oven and cool to room
temperature. Chill before serving.



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