Crustless New York Cheesecake Recipe

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This rich and flavorful cheesecake uses an abundance of dairy products. Even though the cake doesn't have a crust, I guarantee everyone will love it.

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Crustless New York Cheesecake Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + chilling Bake: 70 min. + cooling

Yield: 12-16 Servings

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Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3 cups (24 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assorted fresh fruit

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the first seven ingredients until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet.
Bake at 325° for 70-75 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and top is dry to the touch (center 5 inches of cheesecake will not be set). Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with fruit. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 330 calories, 21 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 123 mg cholesterol, 187 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Crustless New York Cheesecake in Country April/May 2002, p49