Curd cake with cherries
10 servings
60 minutes
Cherry cheesecake is a delicate dessert that embodies the best traditions of Yugoslav cuisine. Its base consists of crispy layers made from buttery dough that perfectly complement the airy cheese filling. The cherry adds a slight tartness, enhancing the sweetness of the cream and chocolate coating. The origins of this recipe trace back to the deep history of the Balkans, where the combination of cheese and fruits is one of the beloved gastronomic traditions. The cake has a rich creamy flavor that is beautifully complemented by the freshness of cherries and the aroma of lemon zest. It is served chilled, making it an ideal dessert for warm summer evenings. Decorated with chocolate, it looks elegant and tempting, becoming a centerpiece for any festive table.
1
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees.
2
Mix flour with butter, 70 grams of sugar, and salt. Add 1 yolk and knead the dough. Place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Butter: 120 g
- Sugar: 270 g
- Salt: to taste
- Egg yolk: 5 piece
3
Roll out 2 flatbreads on a floured table. Bake the layers until golden brown.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
4
Soak the gelatin in cold water for 15 minutes. Bring the milk with sugar, salt, lemon zest, and yolks to a boil while stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Drain excess water from the gelatin and dissolve it in the milk mixture. Whip the heavy cream. When the gelatin mixture starts to thicken, pour it into the cottage cheese and mix. Add the whipped cream and pitted cherries, and gently mix everything. Place one layer in a springform pan. Spread the cottage cheese mixture on the bottom layer, smooth it out, and place the second layer on top.
- Gelatin: 4 teaspoons
- Milk: 250 ml
- Sugar: 270 g
- Salt: to taste
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Egg yolk: 5 piece
- Cottage cheese: 500 g
- Cream: 500 ml
- Cherries: 200 g
5
Put the cake in the refrigerator. Remove the finished cake from the mold and pour chocolate over it.
- Dark chocolate: 100 g