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Ricotta Cheese Tart (Egg-less, Flour-less), Ricotta CheesecakeThis Egg-less, Flour-Less Ricotta Cheese Tart has a very very similar taste to Chhena Poda – a desert which is unique to Odisha, India. I was not a very fan of Chhena Poda while growing up but much later in life, I started to enjoy it. For me, Chhena Poda is a much healthier version of all types of Cheese Cakes that we make here. Chhena Poda has no glutton in it and its nothing but Chhena or Homemade Cottage Cheese.., mixed together with sugar, cardamom powder and baked until the top caramelizes into a beautiful brown color. Some prefer the top to be a little crusty.

This Ricotta Cheese Tart is no egg and flour free. Its just pure cheese mixed with sugar and baked for 50 to 60 minutes. That’s it. Such a simple and unpretentious delicacy, no?

A few months ago, I did make the Coconut Cream Cheesecake with White Chocolate Drizzle which had everything that you normally find in a rich cheesecake – eggs, flour etc. But this one is very different. It is a basic gluten-free and vegetarian dessert that you can whip up any time of the day and enjoy without any guilt.

I made my Ras Malai Cream Cake last weekend for the Valentines’s Day baking. Used a yummy Ricotta Filling as the layering. I had some leftover Ricotta Filling and I ended up making this Ricotta Cheese Tart. I served the Ricotta Cheese Tart with fresh blueberries. You can serve it with any fresh fruits of your choice or just drizzle some warm honey on top and this will make a perfectly healthy, gluten-free low-calorie dessert.

Ricotta Cheese Tart (Egg-less, Flour-less)

Ricotta Cheese Tart (Egg-less, Flour-less)INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups Ricotta Cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar or as per your taste
  • 2 TBSP Semolina (optional – You don’t have to use semolina, you can use almond or coconut flour)
  • 4 TBSP melted Butter
  • 1 TBSP Lemon zest
  • Blueberries or any other fruits to serve with it. I always use Driscoll Berries

METHOD:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Mix together Ricotta Cheese, Sugar, Semolina, Lemon zest and Butter well
  • Grease a baking pan with little butter
  • Pour the ricotta mixture into it and bake for 50-60 minutes until the top turns slightly brown
  • Serve with fresh berries or fruits

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I’m scrappy, weird and goofy. I’m a snob when it comes to a LOT of things.., Mainly – coffee, wine and chocolates. I laugh loud and yell louder. I run fast, but walk slow. I love walking long walks with a hot mug of coffee held tight between my hands. I have lonely eyes and a kind heart. I forgive but rarely forget. I remember the silliest of things and forget important matters. I love to run, read, cook and entertain. I draw inspirations from anything and everything aesthetic. There are numerous people who have and still continue to enrich my life in many good ways. I will remain indebted to them – Always. My dad is my biggest fan when it comes to cooking. I could see his eyes light up every time I serve something. My mom’s agility and affectionate nature that reflects on her food is something I’m still trying to master.

Travel fascinates me amongst other things. Leave me in Venice and I would get lost in its timeless beauty – The canals. The piazzas. The art. The espresso. Leave me in NYC and I would tirelessly walk the length and breadth of the city (after all, There is always something open 24 hours a day).

Through this blog, I am hoping to bring in my passion and love for a few things – Cooking, Travel, Kids, Coffee, Clothes and in the interim learn more myself. Hope I am able to do justice to my PASSION.

78 Comments

  6. Been trying to bake and cook for sometime now and i’m always look for new ideas and recipes. Glad I came over this post. Will definitely try this one on my next off.

  7. I really enjoy cheesecake but haven’t tried this type before! It looks lovely with all the fruit! I’d definitely like to try it.

  28. Love your gorgeous photography – stunning! I just love experimenting with semolina in baking too. This sounds so easy to make too, I can’t wait to try it!

  32. I’ve never herd of this, but it looks and sounds good. I dont really cook these type of food. But I wish could

  45. You have been upgraded from a food blogger I loke to read to one of my favorite food bloggers. Every dang time I visit your site I get hungry!

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  71. Such a delicious looking dessert. Read about chenna poda but never tried it. Your recipe makes it look so tempting and love the idea of serving it with fruit.

  73. Reblogged this on Dancing With Fireflies – and commented:
    This week we featured our recipe for making fresh house-made ricotta. Now here is a great recipe for what you can use that ricotta in to make something sweet and special. If you love this recipe, make sure you check out the other recipes from My Yellow Apron.

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