Rose & Steve's Recipes

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=== Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake ===

 
  *     2 pounds ricotta cheese (use the Epicurious basic Fresh Homemade Ricotta recipe)
  *     2/3 cup white sugar
  *     1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  *     5 eggs
  *     1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  *     2 teaspoons orange zest - lemon works well too
  *     2 teaspoons vanilla extract, can use lemon or almond, more is also fine!
      * 2 tsp amaretto
  *     1/8 teaspoon salt

**Directions**

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Set rack in the middle of the oven. 

Butter and flour a 9 1/2 inch springform pan, and tap out excess flour.

Place the ricotta in a large mixing bowl, and stir it as smooth as possible with a rubber spatula. 

Stir the sugar and flour together thoroughly into the ricotta. 

Stir in the eggs 1 at a time. Blend in the vanilla, cinnamon, orange zest, and salt. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Bake in the center of the oven for about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until a light golden color. 

Make sure the center is fairly firm, and the point of a sharp knife inserted in the center comes out clean. 

Cool on a wire rack. It will sink slightly as it cools. Cover, and chill till serving time.