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Granny's Chestnut Cheese Cake

CHESTNUT CHEESE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE 
 Graham Cracker Crust 
 7 ounces graham cracker crumbs 
 1/3 cup cake flour 
 1/4 cup granulated sugar 
 6 ounces unsalted butter (melted) 
       DIRECTIONS
       Combine all ingredients. Press onto the bottom of a 10 inch spring form pan which has been covered with aluminum foil. Bake at 350º for 12 min. and set aside.
       
CHESTNUT FILLING 
       INGREDIENTS
 1 cup chestnut puree 
 3/4 cup granulated sugar 
 2 pounds whole milk ricotta 
 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 
       DIRECTIONS
       Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Puree until smooth and pour into prepared spring form pan. Place pan inside a larger pan in the oven. Fill larger pan with hot water. Bake at 300° for 1 1/2 hours, then turn off the oven and allow cheesecake to cool for 1 hour. When completely cooked, wrap well and refrigerate

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