Ricotta Cheese Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

RICOTTA CHEESE CAKE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Desserts
Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Miriam Korn FWJF32A
3 pound Ricotta -- drained
2 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Flour -- sifted
Graham cracker crumbs
8 Egg Yolks
1 Grated Rind of Lemon
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 cup Cream (optional) -- whipped
8 Egg Whites

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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