Description
A light and airy cheesecake made with ricotta and fresh lemon, perfect for special occasions like Mother’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set and slightly golden.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For those watching their sugar intake, consider using sugar substitutes like Stevia or Monk Fruit. Make sure to refrigerate before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg