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An earthenware dish of Baked cheesecake with honey and orange

Baked Cheesecake with Honey and Orange to Delight the Senses

Byron
This baked cheesecake with honey and orange recipe is one of the ultimate cheesecake recipes for us and is based around 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.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course afternoon tea, Dessert, Snack, Spanish, sweet
Cuisine baked, dessert, Mediterranean, spanish
Servings 6 people
Calories 343 kcal

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)

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

Instructions
 

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.
  • You can also serve with fresh cream or ice cream!

Notes

Baked cheesecake with honey and orange-nutrition facts

Baked cheesecake with honey and orange-nutrition facts 

Nutrition

Serving: 80gCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 20.1gProtein: 8.4gFat: 26.4gSaturated Fat: 15.7gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 234mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 16.8gCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
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