Italian Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

ITALIAN CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 ounce Mascarpone( or cream cheese)
1 1/2 pound Part-skim ricotta cheese
3 Egg yolks -- lightly beaten
1/2 cup Sugar
2 tablespoon Cognac or brandy
2 tablespoon Vanilla
2 9" prepared crumb pie crusts

Cream the cheeses together, add egg yolks, syugar, cognac and vanilla. Pour
into prepared pie crusts .Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes or until tester
inserted in center comes out clean. Makes 2 pies.

Note: Amaretto, frangelica or other liquiers may be substituted for the
cognac. For a plain cheesecake, use only the vanilla. Chopped pecans or other
nuts may be added.

From the Dallas Morning News, by Waltrina Stovall.

Formatted by Marge Nemeth.



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