Luxembourg Cheese Cake

By Master Chef on January 13th, 2019 · In Baked Goods, Cakes and Pastries, Cheeses, Desserts, Dinner, DOTD, Fruits, Herbs and Spices, Meals, Regional and Ethnic, Techniques

Luxembourg Cheese Cake (Keiskuch) is a tasty, creamy dessert offering a sweet ending to a delicious meal. Ideal for afternoon tea.

Luxembourg Cheese Cake

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

35 mins

Total time

55 mins

Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens

Recipe type: Baked Goods

Cuisine: Luxembourg

Serves: 1 cake

Ingredients

For the Crust

2 Cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 Cup unsalted butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 Cup whole milk

For the Filling

1 pound curd cheese (ricotta, cream cheese, or other)
3 egg yolks beaten
1/2 Cup heavy cream
juice and rind from 1 lemon
3/4 Cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

For the crust:

Mix the dry ingredients, add butter then milk. Roll and place in a cake or pie tin.

For the Filling:

Mix all the filling ingredients together and pour over the dough in the cake or pie tin
Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes, it will finish setting in the refrigerator
Remove and serve at room temperature.

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