Quesada Pasiega: Spanish Cheesecake Recipe
Author: Lauren Aloise
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Serves: 8 slices
- 200 grams (a little under 8 ounces) of ricotta cheese (or similar)
- 2 eggs
- 70 grams (5 T) of unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Small pinch of salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)
- Cream the butter and sugar and whisk in the eggs and vanilla.
- Beat well and add in the ricotta cheese and pinch of salt.
- Finally, beat in the milk and then, little by little, the flour.
- Stir in the lemon zest.
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for between 35 and 45 minutes.
- The Spanish cheesecake is ready when slightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cheesecake cool for at least 15 minutes to set. Enjoy on its own or with a bit of your favorite jam.
Recipe by Spanish Sabores - Simple Spanish Recipes & Travel Tips at https://spanishsabores.com/2012/03/11/recipe-quesada-pasiega-spanish-cheesecake/
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