Ricotta Cheesecake

1 pound ricotta cheese
1 pound cream cheese
1 pound sour cream
1/4 pound butter, softened
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cherry, strawberry or blueberry topping (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Have ready a 9-inch springform pan, do not grease. All ingredients must be at room temperature. Mix all ingredients in a large mixer bowl at high speed for 5 minutes. Pour the mixture into the springform pan. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Turn off the oven, and leave the cheesecake in the oven for 1 more additional hour. Do not open the oven door. After the additional hour in the turned off oven, remove the cheese cake and let cool completely on a wire rack. Go around the edge with a knife; remove the side. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with cherry, strawberry or blueberry topping, if desired. 12 servings.

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