Warm Roquefort Cheesecake with Pears in Balsamic Vinaigrette

A savory vegetarian cheesecake with a crumbly Pecorino base, topped with Roquefort and served with sliced pears in vinaigrette.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 440.6 kcals 3524.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 17.6 grams 140.8 grams
Fat 34.8 grams 278.4 grams
Protein 14.5 grams 116.2 grams
Cook Time
55 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
50
g
Pecorino Romano
finely grated; or parmesan
25
g
Butter
melted
3
piece
Eggs
beaten
225
g
Curd Cheese
medium fat
175
g
Roquefort
crumbled fairly coarsely
Fruits
4
piece
Pears
firm but ripe
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
tbsp
Chives
snipped
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
clove
Garlic
peeled
1
tsp
OilsFats
Vegetables
4
piece
Spring Onions
finely diced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Mix breadcrumbs, Pecorino, butter, and pepper to form the base.
  • Press the mixture into the tin and bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp.
  • Remove from oven and reduce the temperature to 180°C.
  • Beat eggs with curd cheese, then stir in fromage frais and seasoning.
  • Stir in coarsely crumbled Roquefort and chives.
  • Pour mixture into the tin, top with spring onions, and bake for 30-40 minutes.
  • Cool the cheesecake for 20 minutes before slicing.
  • Peel pears leaving stalks intact, cut in half through the stalk, and core.
  • Slice pears thinly while keeping them joined at the top, then fan them out.
  • Crush garlic and salt into a paste, then mix in mustard and pepper.
  • Whisk in balsamic vinegar and oil to create the vinaigrette.
  • Serve pear halves with cheesecake slices topped with vinaigrette.