Dreamy 3-Ingredient Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe You’ll Crave
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A creamy and delicious ricotta cheesecake recipe that’s easy to make at home.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Fold in flour until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the center is set.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat ricotta for best texture.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 2 hours before serving for firmer slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg