Italian Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ricotta
• 2 - 8 ounce packages of cream cheese
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 6 eggs
• 1 pint sour cream

Instructions

1. 1
   Butter and flour a 9" springform pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Get all ingredients to room temperature.
2. 2
   Cream together ricotta and cream cheese. Add the sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat well.
3. 3
   Blend in one egg at a time at low speed. Mix in sour cream and pour into pan. Place on a baking pan to catch any drips and bake for one hour.
4. 4
   Turn off the oven and leave cake inside for 3-5 hours to set.
5. 5
   Refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight before serving. Serve with fresh berries, crushed pineapple or cherry pie filling.