Ricotta Cheese Cake

Directions

Beat ricotta until smooth, gradually add 1½ cups sugar and egg yolks, beating after each addition.

Beat in flour, lemon rind and vanilla.

Beat egg whites with ½ cup sugar.

Fold whipped cream and egg whites into ricotta mixture and turn into a 12 inch spring form pan which has been well-buttered and sprinkled with graham cracker crumbs.

Bake in a preheated 425 degrees F. oven for the first 10 minutes, lower temperature to 350℉ (180℃). and bake for 1 hour.

Turn off heat and allow to cool in oven with door closed.

Freezes well. Dust with powdered sugar when served.