Traditional Cheesecake
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
2 cups ricotta cheese
3 tbsp grated lemon rind
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup light cream
Crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup powdered sugar
3 tbsp melted butter
To prepare the crust, blend crumbs, sugar and butter. Press firmly
and evenly on bottom and sides of buttered 9: spring form pan.
Prepare filling by beating eggs until light and fluffy. Add sugar,
flour, ricotta and cream. Beat well after each addition. Add vanilla
lemon juice and rind. Pour into pan lined with crust. Bake in a 300 degree
oven for 45 minutes. Cool thoroughly before removing from pan.