Italian Cheesecake Recipe

Italian Cheesecake (8 Servings; Prep Time: 15 Minutes; Bake Time: 2 hours)

1. 3 pounds Ricotta Cheese
2. 9 Large eggs
3. 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4. Grated peel and juice from 1 Orange
5. 1/4 cup heavy cream
6. 2 Tablespoons pure Vanilla Extract
7. Confectioners' Sugar for sprinkling

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter and flour a 10-inch springform pan and place it on a baking sheet.
2. Using an electric mixer, combine the ricotta, eggs, granulated sugar, orange peel and juice, cream and vanilla. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 1½ hours. Turn off the oven and let the cake rest inside for 30 minutes. Let cool, then sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.