Sicilian Easter Cheesecake

Name: Sicilian Easter Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 1/2 cups ricotta cheese; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons finely chopped candied lemon and orange rind; 2 tablespoons Creme de Cacao; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, grated; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, to taste; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, grated

Submitted by mkmac4

"This is a cheesecake that is served on Easter Sunday in most Sicilian homes"

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Ready In:: 6hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups crushed chocolate cookies
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 ¹⁄₂ cups ricotta cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied lemon and orange rind
2 tablespoons Creme de Cacao
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, grated
¹⁄₂ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, to taste
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, grated

directions

In a small bowl, mix together the crushed cookies, cinnamon and butter.
Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
In a medium bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Stir in candied peel and 2 ounces of grated chocolate by hand.
Spoon the filling over the chilled crust, and smooth out the top surface.
Refrigerate for 6 hours, or overnight.
Just before serving, whip cream with 1 tablespoon of confectioners' sugar until stiff in a small bowl using an electric mixer.
Run a knife around the outside edge of the cake, and remove the sides of the pan.
Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake, and sprinkle with remaining grated chocolate.
Serve immediately.

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mkmac4

Las Cruces, New Mexico

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I am 55 years old with 4 adult children, 4 adult step children and 12 grandchildren. Another on the way in June. Dh is a retired police officer who drives a school bus. I own my own small catering business. We are formerly from Illinois. We have been married for 11 years. Our anniversary is on 9/11. I am a prize winning cook. I love to sing, perform in Christian drama and study herbs and other alternative health measures. I like to do all sorts of crafting. I have created 3 church cookbooks for the different churches we have attended. I am not working right now but I am trying to find work. I have my own forum board and website.

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