Name: Ricotta Pie With Amarena Cherries
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled, plus more for pan; 1 cup slivered almonds; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup sugar; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 large egg yolks; 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1½ cups whole-milk fresh ricotta; ¾ cup sour cream; 2 large egg yolks; 1 large egg; ¾ cup sugar; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¾ teaspoon almond extract; ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; ½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest; Amarena or Italian maraschino cherries (for serving); A 9-inch-diameter springform pan

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Alex Lau

Okay, this is actually a cheesecake, but it’s so creamy and light that you won’t care what it’s called, you’ll just ask for more. This recipe is from Palizzi Social Club in Philadelphia, our #4 Best New Restaurant in America 2017.

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