Baked Cheesecake with Honey and Orange to Delight the Senses

Name: Baked Cheesecake with Honey and Orange to Delight the Senses
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 14 Oz. 400 grams of Philadelphia or Mascarpone cheese; 2 small tubs (1.7 Oz./50 grams natural Greek-style yogurt); 3 free-range eggs; 1 tablespoon of cornmeal (or thickening agent); 1 tablespoon of sugar; 1 teaspoon of unsalted butter; 5 tablespoons of honey; Zest of 1 orange; A small squeeze of fresh orange juice; A pinch of nutmeg

a plate of baked cheesecake with hoey and orange ists on a wooden countertop

This baked cheesecake with honey and orange recipe is one of the ultimate cheesecake recipes for us and is based on the classic tarta de queso y miel recipe from Spain. It’s easy to make, takes around 50 minutes in total, and most importantly, tastes incredible.

Cheesecakes are a hugely popular dessert in Spain and there are plenty of different types of cheesecake recipes out there to satisfy the sweet tooth! Let’s get baking!

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Serving:

6 people

Ready in:

45-55 minutes

Skill level:

Easy

Serve with:

Alone, cream or ice cream

About This Recipe

Spanish cheesecake is different from New York cheesecake, although they both use cream cheese and are delicious.

There aren’t as many additional flavors added to cheesecakes in Spain and it tends to be more of a traditional affair following an original cheesecake recipe that was handed down.

While there are many variations and methods of cooking, you won’t typically find a chocolate version here, although we couldn’t help ourselves and made a baked chocolate orange cheesecake to blend the best of both worlds.

Our baked cheesecake with honey and orange recipe can be made with or without a base and works perfectly when baked in a small earthenware dish. Alternatively, if you’re looking to make a large dessert for a dinner party, use a cake mold with removable sides.

This baked cheesecake recipe serves 4-6 people. The joy of baking cheesecake is you can enjoy it warm or cold.

We’ve tweaked the original Spanish recipe slightly, just to add a little more flavor to an already outstanding dessert. We’ve also added a pinch of nutmeg and a squeeze of fresh orange juice which infuses perfectly and adds to the subtle sweetness of the honey.

Honey and Orange Flavors

These two flavors are a match made in heaven and work so well together. The classic Spanish recipe does not suggest adding any of the orange juice, but this works so well, it’s definitely a worthy addition to the ingredients list. We have also used natural yogurt, but you can use flavored yogurt if you’re looking for a flavor boost!

Always use fresh orange juice to bring out the delicate flavors within the cheesecake. It’s worth experimenting and if you don’t have oranges handy, try it with lemons, it also works great. Alternatively, find a local supplier who makes orange blossom honey!

Check out more Spanish dessert recipes

Arroz con Leche (Spanish Rice Pudding)

Grilled Figs with Goat’s Cheese, Honey, and Walnuts

No Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake with a Pistachio Crust

Apple Cake with Olive Oil (Bizcocho de Manzana)

Fig and Vermouth Cheesecake (No Bake)

How to make baked cheesecake with honey and orange

Equipment

6 small earthenware dishes, around 5-inches in diameter and an inch deep. (Alternatively, use a 10-inch baking mold with removable sides around 3 inches deep.)
1 large bowl for mixing
1 small microwavable bowl (to melt the honey)
1 whisk (or a food processor to blend the ingredients)

A baked cheesecake with hoey and orange sits on a wooden counter

Ingredients

Method (step-by-step)

(serves 6)

14 Oz. (400 grams) of Philadelphia or Mascarpone cheese
2 small tubs (1.7 Oz./50 grams) natural Greek-style yogurt
3 free-range eggs
1 tablespoon of cornmeal (or thickening agent)
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 teaspoon of unsalted butter
5 tablespoons of honey
Zest of 1 orange
A small squeeze of fresh orange juice
A pinch of nutmeg

Method (step-by-step)

Step 1 – Prepare the mixture

Preheat oven to 356°F/180°C for a fan-forced oven, 400°F/200°C for a non-fan-forced oven

First, melt the honey in the microwave for 1 minute.
In a food processor with a blending/mixing disk, add the cheese, yogurt, melted honey, and sugar. Blend for 2-3 minutes until you get a smooth mixture.
Next, add the eggs, thickening agent, orange juice and zest, and a pinch of nutmeg. Blend for another 2 minutes or until all ingredients are well mixed.

Step 2 – Bake the cheesecake

Grease the cake dishes you wish to use and pour the mixture in until it’s about an inch deep maximum.
Add to the oven and bake for around 30 minutes for a fan-forced oven, or around 40-45 minutes for a non-fan-forced oven.
Check the cheesecake is done by using a toothpick, if it bubbles when you remove it from the cheesecake, it needs a little longer.

Step 3 – Best cheesecake toppings for this recipe (optional)

In a small microwavable bowl, add 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of butter. Microwave for 1 minute and mix with a spoon.
Gently pour the mixture over the cheesecake and serve immediately.
Serve with fresh cream or ice cream or alone.