This cheesecake is proof that autumn desserts don't have to be heavy or over-sweetened. It combines the creaminess of a classic Basque cheesecake with the delicate flavours of pumpkin, vanilla and caramel. The result? A dessert that beautifully scents the kitchen, filling yet light, full of protein and ideal as a sweet breakfast too.
Ready in an hour
Portions 8
Difficulty simple
Ingredients:
(mould approx. 18-20 cm, 8 portions)
- 250 g fat curd
- 250 g semi-skimmed cottage cheese
- 200 g pumpkin puree (baked hokkaido blended until smooth)
- 3 eggs
- 40 g coconut sugar
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar (12 g)
- 20 g vanilla custard powder (e.g. Dr. Oetker - instead of starch)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- a pinch of nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- optional: a piece of grated orange peel for freshness
- Preheat the oven to 210 °C ( upper and lower heating).
- Line an 18-20 cm diameter tin with baking paper so that it overhangs the edges slightly.
- In a bowl, mix together both types of cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, coconut and vanilla sugar, custard powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- Blend the mixture thoroughly until smooth, then pour into the prepared mould.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centre is still slightly shaken.
- After baking, let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar, then store it in the fridge for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
Tips and tricks
- Consistency: the centre should be slightly shaky after baking - it will firm up after cooling, giving it a perfectly smooth, silky texture.
- Sweetness: if you prefer strongly sweet desserts, you can add a spoonful of maple syrup or a little vanilla flavdrops. This keeps the cheesecake light, but fuller in flavour.
- Serving: try serving with Greek yoghurt and caramelised apples, or with date caramel and toasted nuts - it brings out the autumnal notes of pumpkin and cinnamon.
Nutritional information
| Nutritional values | piece out of 8 |
| Protein | 9,1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12,5 g |
| Fats | 5,4 g |
| cal | 133 kcal |
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