Easy Romanian Traditional Easter Cheesecake
This Easy Romanian Traditional Easter Cheesecake is a version of Pasca, a bread filled with sweet cheese and raisins that is very popular in many European countries, especially in Eastern Europe.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 374kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Cake batter:
- 1 large egg
- 8 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil I used sunflower oil
- 8 tablespoons milk
- 8 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Cheese filling:
- 2 cups farmer's cheese (ricotta)
- 4 large eggs
- 7-8 tablespoons granulated sugar to your taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup raisins
- zest from 1 lemon
- Optional: 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
Cake base:
- Beat the egg and sugar together until creamy. Add oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well to incorporate.
- Add flour and baking powder and stir well.
- Place the batter in a tart pan and set aside.
Cheese filling:
- In a medium bowl, mix cheese with sugar. Separately beat the eggs, then add them to the cheese. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, lemon zest, and raisins. Stir to combine.
- Pour the cheese mixture over the batter in the middle of the pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Storage:
- Refrigeration: Once baked and cool, this Easter cheesecake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freezer: you can freeze the cheesecake for up to a month. Wrap it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in an airtight container or freezer bag. When you are ready to enjoy, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat it in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 1mg
