Italian New York Cheesecake

Delicious! Serves 8-10!

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Blend ricotta cream and Mascarpone cheese well with whisk.

Step 2

Blend in sugar and whisk in eggs one at a time.

Step 3

Add vanilla, lemon juice, cornstarch, flour, and butter.

Step 4

Fold in sour cream. Blend well.

Step 5

Pour into a 10" buttered spring-form pan OR if you are using a glass pan, see NOTE BELOW.

Step 6

Place in a COLD oven and turn up the heat to 325°F. (163°C.)

Step 7

Bake for 1 hour. DO NOT OPEN OVEN DOOR.

Step 8

Turn off the oven and leave in the oven until cold (at least two more hours).

Step 9

Put cherry pie filling or whatever topping you prefer on top.

Step 10

Note:

Step 11

If you use a glass pan instead of a metal pan, drop the temperature of the recipe by 25°F and increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 12

Ex: 300°F (150°C) for 65-70 minutes

Step 13

US equivalents:

Step 14

1 Ib ricotta cheese, 2 pkgs (8oz ea) cream cheese, 1 pint sour cream