Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake is one of my most requested recipes. It is refreshing and light, yet dense and creamy and yummy at the same time. Grab a girlfriend and cup of coffee and gab away over this Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake.
Ingredients:
CRUST
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
? cup sugar
1/4 cup 4 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING
(2) 8 ounce packages (total 16 ounces) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 cup sour cream
16 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese drained 2 hours up to overnight
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/2 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
4 large eggs lightly beaten
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Fresh mint and lemon slices for garnish
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