Blackberry and Ricotta Cheesecake in a Tart Case

A delicious layered blackberry jam and smooth ricotta cheesecake baked in a homemade sweet short pastry tart shell.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 606.3 kcals 4850.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 64.1 grams 512.8 grams
Fat 33.6 grams 268.4 grams
Protein 13.2 grams 105.2 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
1
piece
Flour
for dusting
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
200
g
Unsalted Butter
at room temperature
1
piece
1
piece
450
g
Ricotta
preferably whole milk
4
piece
Egg
separated, at room temperature
60
ml
Fruits
1
tsp
Lemon
juice and grated zest only
250
g
Blackberries
fresh, to serve
GrainsCereals
25
g
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
0.25
tsp

Steps

  • Cream butter and sugar until pale.
  • Mix in egg, egg yolk, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest one at a time.
  • Mix in flour and salt until dough forms, then chill in the fridge.
  • Sieve ricotta or process until smooth.
  • Beat sugar and flour into the ricotta until creamy.
  • Stir in egg yolks, whipping cream, sour cream, and vanilla.
  • Whisk egg whites with salt to stiff peaks and fold into the mixture.
  • Layer the mixture and jam into the pastry shell and smooth the top.
  • Bake at 150°C for 50 to 75 minutes until set.
  • Cool for 30 minutes in the oven with the door open before serving with berries.