Recipe by Eileen Goltz

Candied Fruit Italian Cheescake

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Dairy Dairy
Easy Easy
16 Servings
Allergens

Ingredients

For Cake

  • 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons flour, divided

  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened

  • 2 and 1/2 cups ricotta cheese

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon grated orange rind

  • 1 teaspoon Gefen Vanilla Extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins

  • 2 tablespoons finely-chopped candied citron or pineapple

  • 2 tablespoons chopped almonds

  • Garnishes: orange sections, orange rind strips

Directions

Prepare the Cheesecake

1.

Preheat oven to 475°F.

2.

In a bowl combine 3/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt. Cut in the butter with pastry blender till mix is crumbly. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 475°F for five min. Cool on wire rack. Reduce oven to 350°F.

3.

In the bowl of an electric mixer combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons flour and then beat at medium speed until smooth.

4.

Add eggs, orange rind, vanilla and salt and beat for 4 minutes.

5.

Stir in the raisins, citron and almonds. Gently spoon the batter over the crust.

6.

Bake at 350°F for 60–75 minutes, or till center is set. Run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen; cool in pan on wire rack.

7.

Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Carefully remove sides of pan just before serving.

8.

Garnish with orange sections and orange rind strips if desired.

Candied Fruit Italian Cheescake

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