Quesada Pasiega
Quesada Pasiega is a traditional dessert from the region of Cantabria, Spain. It's a simple, creamy cheesecake-like dessert made with fresh cheese, sugar, butter, flour, and eggs.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
- Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
- Eggs - 4
- Flour - 70 grams
- Butter - 50 grams
- Sugar - 200 grams
- Fresh cheese - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, mix the fresh cheese with the sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the melted butter, flour, lemon zest, and cinnamon, and mix until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 1 hour, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the quesada cool before cutting into slices and serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 20g
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