Baked Roquefort with Figs and Balsamic Onions

A savory vegetarian cheesecake featuring Roquefort and figs, topped with syrupy balsamic onions and fresh peppery salad leaves.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 615.4 kcals 7384.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 52 grams 624.1 grams
Fat 36.3 grams 435.6 grams
Protein 20.2 grams 242.4 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
125
g
Butter
melted
300
g
Soft Cheese
full-fat
6
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten
Fruits
200
g
Figs
dried, chopped
GrainsCereals
250
g
Oatcakes
crushed
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tsp
Nutmeg
freshly grated
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
Vegetables
200
g
Onions
baby onions
1
bunch
1
punnet

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Crush the oatcakes, mix with melted butter, and press into a 25cm springform tin.
  • Pulse ricotta, soft cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
  • Add Roquefort and chopped figs to the processor and pulse again.
  • Spoon the mixture onto the base and bake for one hour before cooling.
  • Simmer vinegar, sugar, nutmeg, onions, and garlic in a pan until syrupy and soft.
  • Serve cheesecake wedges topped with onions, salad leaves, and remaining syrup.