Ingredients
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- 2 cups ricotta cheese, drained
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until coated. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta and cream cheese using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, juice, salt, and nutmeg; blend well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let cool in the oven for about 30 minutes.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg