Description
A delicious Peach Cobbler Italian Ricotta Cheesecake that combines the creamy texture of ricotta and cream cheese with the sweet flavors of peaches and spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh peaches, peeled and diced (or canned peaches, drained)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers (for crust)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the ricotta cheese and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, toss the diced peaches with cinnamon, nutmeg, peach preserves, and lemon juice. Gently fold the peach mixture into the cheesecake batter.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
- Slice and serve chilled, optionally garnished with additional peach slices or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the ricotta cheese with Greek yogurt.
- For added flavor, consider swirling in some caramel sauce or adding a layer of fresh berries on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg