Quesada Pasiega: Spanish Cheesecake Recipe

4.50 from 6 votes

A mix between a light, fluffy cheesecake and a creamy ricotta pie, quesada pasiega may just be my new favorite Spanish dessert!

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Cooling Time15

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Spanish

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: slices

Calories: 319.2kcal

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl until blended, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla.
Add the ricotta cheese and pinch of salt and beat well, then mix in the milk.
Gradually add the flour to the batter, beating well between each addition, then stir in the lemon zest.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 35-45 minutes. The cheesecake is ready when it's slightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cheesecake cool for at least 15 minutes to set, then slice and enjoy on its own or with a bit of your favorite jam.

Be sure to take the cheesecake out of the oven as soon as it's set. It should be set around the edges, and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.

Let the cheesecake set and cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. If you have time, it will be even easier to slice if you chill it in the fridge for a couple of hours.