South of France Lemon Cheesecake

In '125 Best Cheesecake Recipes' by George Geary

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ricotta cheese, drained overnight
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 6  eggs
• 2  teaspoons orange zest
• 2  teaspoons lemon zest
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir ricotta cheese with a rubber spatula until creamy.
2. Add sugar and flour, mixing until blended.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring after each addition.
4. Stir in orange and lemon zests, juice, cinnamon, and vanilla.
5. Pour into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
6. Bake in a preheated 300° oven for 75-90 minutes or until top of knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool on rack for 2 hours.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.