Italian Meringue Cheesecake

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SERVES: 8

PREP: 4 Hr

COOK TIME: 1 Hr

Fasten your aprons; we're taking a trip to Italy. Mama mia! Feather-light meringue makes this one the tops.

What You'll Need

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
4 eggs
4 teaspoons grated orange rind, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 container (2 pounds) ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 egg whites

What to Do

Preheat the oven to 375 degree F.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the melted butter, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon orange rind, and the salt. Stir the mixture until it forms a ball, then place the dough into a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. With your fingers, spread the dough into a smooth crust to cover the bottom and sides of the plate; chill while preparing the filling.
Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat the ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, the remaining 2 whole eggs and 3 teaspoons orange rind, and the cinnamon for 2 to 3 minutes, until well blended. Pour into the chilled crust and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until almost set in the center.
In a large bowl, with an electric beater on high speed, beat the egg whites and the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar for 5 to 6 minutes, until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top of the pie, sealing the edges of the crust with the meringue. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown on top. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover loosely and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 602
Calories from Fat 260
Total Fat 29g 44 %
Saturated Fat 18g 88 %
Trans Fat 0.5g 0 %
Protein 20g 40 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 181mg 60 %
Sodium 399mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 66g 22 %
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4 %
Sugars 41g 0 %

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charlyinfl 9091187

Feb 01, 2013

I wish all the great recipes had photos so I could put them on Pinterest.

dee2880 1200090

Aug 12, 2012

I have had this long time ago from an friend of mine she gave me the recipe but I lost it. Now I have it again will never lose it will remine me of my friend always