Italian Cheesecake

-CRUST
- 1 x Shortbread -- See Recipe # 22

1 x Use Ameretto and Lemon Rind

-CHEESECAKE
- 3 1/4 c Riccotta Cheese -- 30 Oz

4 ea Eggs -- Large

2/3 c Sugar -- Granulated

1/4 c Unbleached Flour

1/4 c Ameretto Liqueur

3 tb Golden Raisins

1 tb Candied Orange Rind -- *

1 tb Candied Lemon Rind -- *

* Finely Chop the fruit rinds. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Press the ricotta through a sieve. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the drained cheese, eggs, sugar, and flour. Stir in the liqueur, raisins and fruits. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 1 hour. Remove the cake from the oven and cool to room temperature. Chill before serving.