Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Ricotta cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1-1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 pint sour cream

Method

  • In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer, blend the ricotta and cream cheese well.
  • Blend in the sugar.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, cornstarch, flour, and butter.
  • Fold in the sour cream and blend well.
  • Into a buttered 10-inch springform pan, pour the cheese mixture.
  • Place in cold oven and turn heat to 325F.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Do not open door.
  • Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in oven for at least two hours.
  • Pour cherry pie filling (or whatever) over top.