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Godfather Cheesecake




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List of Ingredients




1 3/4 lbs. ricotta cheese
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups chocolate chips
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 lb. diced orange and citron fruit
1 cup confectionary sugar
1 pound sponge cake
5 tablespoons maraschino liquor or a rum flavored liquid mix


Recipe



Beat ricotta cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar, chocolate chips, and 3/4 of the diced fruit and vanilla extract. Thoroughly mix by hand until all ingredients are well mixed and smooth.

Slice sponge cake into three even layers. Place the first layer in a round bowl, 10 inches in diameter. Moisten the layer with the liquid mix then add a layer of cheese mixture, smoothing it down neatly with the blade of the knife.

Repeat this process on the second layer. Cover with remaining slice of sponge cake. Moisten and chill for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.

To remove turn bowl upside down onto plate.Carefully lift off the bowl.

Sprinkle the cake with confectioners sugar, decorate with reserved pieces of fruit and serve immediately.