Feta Cheesecake with Quick Homemade Jam

Name: Feta Cheesecake with Quick Homemade Jam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 150g cream cheese; 300g light cream cheese; 150g feta cheese; 2 plain yogurts; 4 eggs; 30g cornstarch; 1/2 tsp liquid sucralose; Strawberries; Date paste

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Today I'm having fun with a feta cheesecake that brings together the salty edge of feta cheese and a quick microwave strawberry topping. Cream cheese and plain yogurt soften the overall flavor, while the eggs and cornstarch help the batter set beautifully in the oven. I love that contrast between the savory cake and the express homemade strawberry jam sweetened with date paste.

My version of this feta cheesecake is super simple: blend the ingredients, let the oven do its thing, and then let it chill completely before digging in. It makes eight servings, so it's a great option to share for dessert or make ahead of time for a get-together at home.

If you love combining cheese and fruit, I recommend my Cheese and jam dessert cups and this Sugar-free strawberry ginger jam to switch up the topping.

Prep: 20 minCook: 50 minServes: 8

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for the cake

150g cream cheese
300g light cream cheese
150g feta cheese
2 plain yogurts
4 eggs
30g cornstarch
1/2 tsp liquid sucralose

Here are the ingredients you need for the jam

Strawberries
Date paste

Step by step

Method

1Blend all the cheesecake ingredients together in a food processor.
2Pour into a cake pan and bake for 45min at 180ºC.
3Place the strawberries in a bowl, cover with a small plate, and microwave for a few minutes (depending on the size of the berries).
4Once cooked, the strawberries should easily mash with just a fork.
5Mash them thoroughly with a fork and stir in date paste to taste.
6Mix well and keep in the fridge.
7Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely.
8Spread the jam over the top and chill in the fridge for at least a couple of hours.
9Done! Our FETA CHEESECAKE WITH QUICK HOMEMADE JAM is ready to enjoy

Notes

1The amount and ratio of strawberries to date paste for the jam is completely up to you; it depends on how ripe your berries are and how sweet you like things, so feel free to taste and adjust.

Frequently asked questions

Does a cheesecake made with feta end up too salty?

Feta definitely brings a savory touch, but it's balanced out by a larger amount of cream cheese and plain yogurt, which smooth out its sharpness. The sucralose and the strawberry topping with date paste complete the sweet-and-salty contrast.

Can I swap the cream cheese?

You can use the same amount of any other plain spreadable cream cheese. The flavor and texture might shift slightly depending on its fat and moisture content, but you don't need to change any of the other ingredients.

How should I store this cheesecake, and can it be frozen?

Keep it covered in the fridge and enjoy it within three days. You can also freeze it in individual slices, ideally without the jam topping, and thaw them in the fridge; the texture might change slightly.