Italian Cheesecake II

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This is a sweet, moist chocolate chip cheesecake with a hint of citrus and anise flavors. It is made with Ricotta cheese instead of cream cheese. This dessert has been an Easter tradition in my family since before my father was born. The recipe makes a lot, but it can easily be cut in half for smaller groups. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of the cheesecakes before baking if desired.

Submitted by Keri
Published on June 18, 2020
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
6 9-inch cheesecakes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

  • 8 eggs

  • 4 cups white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons imitation vanilla flavoring

  • 1 teaspoon anise extract

  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (Optional)

  • 4 pounds ricotta cheese

  • 1 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 6 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl, then mix in the sugar, vanilla flavoring, anise extract, lime zest, lemon zest, and ricotta cheese until smooth. Toss the chocolate chips with the flour in a plastic bag to coat. Fold in to the ricotta batter until evenly blended. Place the graham cracker crusts onto baking sheets. Evenly divide the batter among the crusts.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then rotate the cheesecakes 90 degrees, and continue baking until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes longer. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours until cold before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

311 Calories
13g Fat
43g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 311
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 116mg 9%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 111mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.