NEW YORK CHEESECAKE

New York Cheesecake

This New York Cheesecake Recipe is from Aunt Sophia. She uses ricotta cheese in her recipe, which adds an extra bit of richness to the cheesecake.

Crust Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted

Filling Ingredients:

2 lbs. ricotta cheese
6 eggs
2 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 large can evaporated milk

Directions:

1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and the melted butter together. Press mixture into the bottom of springform pan.

2. In a large mixing bowl add the eggs to the ricotta cheese, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each egg is added.

3. Mix flour and sugar together and add to cheese mixture. Fold in vanilla and evaporated milk.

4. Pour into prepared springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes, until firm. Chill overnight.