Cranachan Cheesecake

A Scottish-inspired cheesecake featuring toasted oatmeal, raspberries, honey, and soft crowdie cheese on a buttery oatcake base.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 765.1 kcals 6120.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 56.8 grams 454.7 grams
Fat 53.2 grams 425.4 grams
Protein 14.8 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Caster Sugar
one teaspoon for toasting, remainder for filling
50
g
Icing Sugar
for the coulis
Dairy
125
g
Butter
unsalted, melted, plus extra for greasing
350
g
Crowdie
or ricotta
350
g
Cream Cheese
full-fat
4
piece
Eggs
medium, free-range
Fruits
200
g
Raspberries
fresh, for the filling
500
g
Raspberries
fresh, for the coulis
GrainsCereals
250
g
Oatcakes
finely-milled
60
g
Oatmeal
pinhead or coarse
Other
3
tbsp

Steps

  • Butter a deep 23cm springform tin.
  • Process oatcakes in a food processor until finely ground.
  • Blend in the melted butter and honey until combined.
  • Press the mixture into the tin base and refrigerate for one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Toast the oatmeal and one teaspoon of sugar in a pan until golden.
  • Blend the crowdie, cream cheese, eggs, and remaining caster sugar until smooth.
  • Stir the toasted oatmeal into the cheese mixture.
  • Pour the filling onto the base and scatter 200g of raspberries on top.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 180°C until the edges are set.
  • Cool the cheesecake inside the switched-off oven with the door ajar.
  • Purée 500g of raspberries with icing sugar and sieve to remove seeds.
  • Serve the cooled cheesecake with pouring cream and the raspberry coulis.