New York Italian Style Cheesecake

New York Italian-style cheesecake is crustless and needs plenty of time to cool. Cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and sour cream make it rich and smooth.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 452 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sour cream
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 pound ricotta cheese
• 1 pound cream cheese, softened
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup butter, melted and cooled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Move an oven rack to middle position.

Step 2

Beat cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add butter, flour, cornstarch, and vanilla extract; beat until well combined. Fold in sour cream and lemon juice; pour into an ungreased 10-inch springform pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn off oven; leave cheesecake inside the oven for 2 hours. Remove cheesecake from oven; cool completely.

Step 4

Run a thin spatula around edges of pan before opening to remove cheesecake. Serve cold or at room temperature; refrigerate leftovers.