*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            ITALIAN CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes                            Cheese
                Desserts                         Cheesecakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----CRUST-----
   1       x            Shortbread -- See Recipe # 22
   1       x            Use Ameretto and Lemon Rind
                        -----CHEESECAKE-----
   3 1/4   c            Riccotta Cheese -- 30 Oz
   4       ea           Eggs -- Large
     2/3   c            Sugar -- Granulated
     1/4   c            Unbleached Flour
     1/4   c            Ameretto Liqueur
   3       tb           Golden Raisins
   1       tb           Candied Orange Rind -- *
   1       tb           Candied Lemon Rind -- *

  *    Finely Chop the fruit rinds.
  Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.  Press the ricotta
  through a sieve.  In a large mixing bowl, beat
  together the drained cheese, eggs, sugar, and flour.
  Stir in the liqueur, raisins and fruits.  Pour the
  mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 1 hour.
  Remove the cake from the oven and cool to room
  temperature.  Chill before serving.
 


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