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Correo Electrónico
Receta Authentic Italian Cheesecake (Torta di Ricotta e Mascarpone)
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Ingredientes
- 200 gr / 2 cups / 7 oz graham crackers finely crushed (I use the classic italian cookies Oro Saiwa)
- 30-50 gr / 1/8-1/4 cup / 1-2 oz sugar (I use 30 gr)
- 110 gr / 1/2 cup / 4 oz unsalted butter
- for the filling:
- 250 gr / 1 1/8 cups / 9 oz whole milk ricotta (cow or sheep or mixed, I use both mixed because the cheesecake will be tastier)
- 250 gr / 1 1/8 cups / 9 oz mascarpone cheese
- 100-120 gr / 1/2-3/4 cup / 3.5-4.5 oz sugar (I use 100 gr)
- 1/2 vanilla pod or 1tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (10 gr) cornstarch or potato starch
- 3 eggs (separated)
- a pinch of salt
View Full Recipe at Ilarias Perfect Recipe
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 133g | |
| Calories 191 | |
| Calories from Fat 118 | 62% |
| Total Fat 13.12g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 4.09g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 558mg | 186% |
| Sodium 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium 177mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 1.61g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 1.02g | 1% |
| Protein 16.61g | 27% |
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