Italian Ricotta Cheesecake

Adapted from a recipe by CliffyW at allrecipes.com.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 2 pies

Ingredients

• 9  eggs
• 3  lbs ricotta cheese
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1⁄2 cups white sugar
• 1  teaspoon  grated orange zest
• 3  tablespoons  whiskey (optional) or 3  tablespoons Grand Marnier (optional) or 3  tablespoons rum (optional) or 3  tablespoons brandy (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Coat two 9-inch pie pans with vegetable oil cooking spray.
2. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Mix in the ricotta cheese, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, zest, and alcohol if using. Pour into prepared pans.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, until firm. Let cool, then refrigerate until cold.