Torta di Formaggio

== Description ==
Cheesecake without a crust
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: Taste of Italia
* Makes 8 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 2½ lbs fresh ricotta
* 5 eggs
* 1½ cups sugar
* 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
* ½ of a vanilla bean, pod scraped out
* 1 tbsp brandy
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 400°F.
# Process the ricotta until it is smooth.
# Beat the eggs, sugar and other ingredients until well blended.
# Add this slowly to the ricotta.
# Butter a spring-form pan and line the bottom of it with parchment paper.
# Pour the filling into it and place it in the oven.
# Immediately reduce the oven to 350°F.
# Bake 30 minutes.
# The cake will still be soft in the middle.
# Turn off the oven and leave the cake in the oven 15 minutes.
# Open the door and let the cake sit in the opened oven 15 minutes longer.
# This may be served warm. 
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Italian Desserts
Category:Cheesecake Recipes
Category:Ricotta cheese Recipes
Category:Lemon peel Recipes
Category:Brandy Recipes