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Italian Plum Cheesecake

Delicious Italian Plum Cheesecake for Seasonal Indulgence

Indulge in this Italian Plum Cheesecake, a blend of creamy ricotta and fresh plums, perfect for summer desserts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter, melted Use unsalted if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese, softened Full-fat preferred
  • 15 ounces Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese Homemade or store-bought
  • 3 Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract High-quality pure extract
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For stabilizing the filling
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Measured correctly
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Full-fat for richer flavor
For the Topping
  • 4 Plums, sliced Ripe and firm
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can substitute with nutmeg

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted salted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes and cool.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and ricotta until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch, flour, and sour cream until combined.
  4. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Arrange sliced plums on top and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  5. Bake for approximately 1 hour. Turn off the oven and let it sit inside for an additional hour.
  6. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Chill the cheesecake overnight for improved flavor and texture.

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