Swedish Ostkaka Swedish Cheesecake
The ultimate comfort food, Swedish Ostkaka or Swedish Cheesecake, combines creamy cottage cheese with a hint of lemon and crunchy almonds for a delightful dessert. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cheesecake is bound to satisfy your sweet cravings. Bake it tonight and create a delicious tradition!
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 500 g Cottage cheese
- 75 g All-purpose flour
- 300 ml Milk
- 3 medium Eggs
- 75 g Sugar
- 1/2 tbs Lemon juice
- 60 g Chopped almonds
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°C (437°F). This is an important step to ensure even baking. While the oven heats, prepare your baking tin. Take a 30×40 cm (12 x16 inch) tin and grease it with butter to ensure the cake will come out easily.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, milk, eggs, flour, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped almonds, and a pinch of salt. Using a whisk or a hand mixer, blend all the ingredients together until smooth. Pay attention to the consistency; it should be creamy and well-mixed without any lumps.
- Once your batter is smooth, pour it into the prepared tin, spreading it evenly. This helps the cake bake uniformly, giving you that beautiful texture throughout.
- Carefully place the tin in the middle of your preheated oven. Bake the cake for about 40 to 50 minutes. Keep an eye on it; you're looking for a golden top and a slight jiggle in the center, which means it’s perfectly set.
- Once done, remove the cake from the oven. Allow it to cool slightly in the tin before transferring to a wire rack. This cooling step is essential as it helps set the cake further.
- For serving, it's delightful either warm or chilled. If you want to elevate it further, consider serving it with a cold berry sauce, fresh strawberries, or a dollop of lemon crème fraîche. This adds a refreshing contrast to the rich cheesecake.
Notes
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