Apple Cheesecake using a Thermomix
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Imagine indulging in a slice of creamy heaven with this Apple Cheesecake, where the tangy brightness of lemon zest dances with the rich flavors of ricotta and Philadelphia cheese. Originating from the culinary traditions that blend sweet and savory, this dessert pays homage to the classic cheesecake while adding a fruity twist. The crust, made from crunchy speculoos cookies, brings a delightful crunch that complements the smooth filling perfectly. Fun fact: cheesecakes can be traced back to ancient Greece, and it was even served to athletes during the first Olympic Games! So, grab a fork and celebrate this delightful fusion of flavors that will have your taste buds cheering for more.
Ingredients
- 2 Lemon zests
- 100 g Granulated sugar
- 200 g Speculoos
- 50 g Butter
- 300 g Ricotta
- 300 g Philadelphia
- 3 Eggs
- 1 Apple
Steps
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Add 2 lemon zests, 100 g of granulated sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Transfer the content of the preparation content in a container.
- Cut in pieces, and add 200 g of speculoos, 50 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Spread it over the bottom of a springform pan (Ø 20 cm) and press it down with the back of a spoon.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 12min.
- At the end of cooking, keep the oven warm but reduce the temperature to 140°C (Gas mark 4-5).
- Transfer the content of the preparation content in a cake mold.
- Add 300 g of ricotta, 300 g of philadelphia, 3 eggs in the food processor bowl.
- Transfer the content of the container.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Peel, cut into dices, and add 1 apple in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Spread over a layer of biscuits and then bake.
- Cook in the oven at 140°C during 1h .
- Let it cool down in the turned-off oven with the door slightly open.
- Setaside in a fridge during 2h .
- Optional: Place the remaining 15 g of butter and 20 g of sugar in a pan, then caramelize the leftover apple slices in it. Arrange these caramelized apple slices beautifully on top of the cake.
- Reserve at a cool temperature until it's time to enjoy.
