Sicilian Easter Cheesecake

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 5
Sicilian Easter Cheesecake, perfect for your Easter celebration
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

75 min

Ready In

5 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup confectioners ' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied lemon and orange rind
2 tablespoons Creme de Cacao
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate , grated
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners ' sugar , to taste
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
503
Sugar
32g
Fat
36g
Sicilian Easter Cheesecake is a traditional dessert that is often enjoyed during the Easter holiday in Sicily, Italy. This dessert features a layer of creamy ricotta cheese on top of a crust made from crushed chocolate cookies, butter, and cinnamon. The cheesecake is flavored with vanilla extract, candied lemon and orange rind, Creme de Cacao, and bittersweet chocolate. It is garnished with grated bittersweet chocolate on top. This dessert is perfect for a special occasion, such as Easter, and is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2.Mix together the crushed cookies, butter, and cinnamon in a bowl. Press the mixture onto the bottom of an 8-inch (20-cm) springform pan.
3.In another bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, chopped lemon and orange rind, Creme de Cacao, and grated bittersweet chocolate.
4.In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture.
5.Pour the mixture evenly over the crust.
6.Sprinkle the top with grated bittersweet chocolate.
7.Bake for 75 minutes or until set. Once baked, cool the cheesecake in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it.
8.Cool the cheesecake completely before removing it from the pan.
9.Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

PROS

Sicilian Easter Cheesecake is a delicious dessert that is easy to prepare and perfect for a special occasion.

This dessert features a unique combination of flavors and textures, making it a crowd-pleaser.

The ricotta cheese makes the cheesecake light and airy.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It also requires several hours of chilling time in the refrigerator before serving.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Sicilian Easter Cheesecake is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The ricotta cheese in this recipe is a good source of protein and calcium.

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