Ingredients for - Cannoli Cheesecake

1. 3 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
2. 1-1/2 cups sugar
3. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4. 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
5. 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
6. 7 large eggs, lightly beaten
7. 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
8. 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

How to cook deliciously - Cannoli Cheesecake

1 . Stage

Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan; set aside.

2 . Stage

In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the flour, vanilla and orange zest. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle with chocolate chips. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.

3 . Stage

Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.

4 . Stage

Refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle with pistachios.