Lemon Vanilla Curd Cake Irish Cheesecake Recipe

Indulge in this heavenly Lemon Vanilla Curd Cake Irish Cheesecake! A delightful twist on classic cheesecake, this recipe uses creamy cottage cheese for a light and tangy texture, balanced perfectly with the bright zest of lemon and a hint of vanilla. This easy-to-follow recipe results in a beautiful, golden-brown baked cheesecake with a melt-in-your-mouth shortcrust pastry base and a subtly sweet topping. Perfect for dessert or a special occasion!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 217.4 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Vanilla Curd Cake Irish Cheesecake

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How to Make Lemon Vanilla Curd Cake Irish Cheesecake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Warm a baking sheet and grease a 9-inch loose-bottomed flan tin.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 ¼ cups (150g) shortcrust pastry until thin enough to line the flan tin. Trim any excess dough.
  3. Chill the pastry-lined flan tin in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (113g) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large egg yolks one at a time, then add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Grate in the zest of 1 lemon and stir in ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice. Gently fold in 1 ½ cups (340g) sieved cottage cheese.
  5. Pour the mixture into the chilled pastry case.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour this mixture evenly over the curd filling.
  7. Place the flan tin on the warmed baking sheet. Bake for approximately 60-75 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the center is just set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the cheesecake cool completely in the tin before dusting with powdered sugar and serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

33g

Carbs

4g

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