Tuscan Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

TUSCAN CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 lb Ricotta cheese
8 Eggs
2 c Sugar
1 c Milk
2 Oranges, grated zest only
2 Lemons, grated zest only
2 2/3 oz Grand mariner
1 tb Clarified butter
1/4 c Plain bread crumbs

TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE COOLING AND REFRIGERATION.

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Beat ricotta cheese with blender until smooth. Add
eggs, sugar, and milk. Blend until well-mixed and
smooth. Add orange and lemon zest and Grand Mariner.
Mix well.

3.Grease one cheesecake pan with butter and coat
lightly with bread crumbs. Fill pan 3/4 of the way
with cheesecake mixture. Set pan in a larger pan
filled half full with water and bake 1-1/4 hours.

4.Turn oven off, leaving the cake within. Let stand
for one hour. Remove, let cool, and refrigerate. This
moist, light, and fluffy cheesecake is truly ''la
dolce vita''.



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