Turmeric Savoury Feta Cheesecake
"I call this turmeric feta cheese cake “savoury” because it hardly has any sugar. Very little and I like it a lot this way. You will see what I mean if you try it. I still call it cake because yet, it does contains some sugar and of course feel free to make it as sweet as you like!! So it becomes a truly sweet cake. Feel very free with the sugar to add as much as you like and personalize it to your very own taste."
NotesServe hot or cold with a little icing sugar on top if you wish and some creme fraiche, double creme, full fat yoghurt or simply plain as it comes out of the oven. Whichever way you decide to serve it it is absolutely delish! Bon appétit!
More Ideas for Your Best Party Menu
As editors for a recipe website, we are always excited to recommend delicious ideas to our readers, especially when it comes to planning a party menu filled with crowd-pleasing snacks and treats. One appetizer that would be a perfect addition to your menu is the Turmeric Savoury Feta Cheesecake.
To complement the unique flavors of the Turmeric Savoury Feta Cheesecake, we highly recommend including some Mediterranean-inspired options. A platter of assorted olives, marinated artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers would be a great addition. These briny and tangy bites will add a burst of flavor to your spread.
For those who enjoy something lighter, a refreshing Greek salad with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and a flavorful vinaigrette dressing would be a perfect choice. This salad is not only delicious but also a great way to balance out the richness of the cheesecake.
To satisfy the cravings of meat lovers, we suggest serving some savory lamb meatballs seasoned with herbs and spices like oregano, mint, and garlic. These juicy and flavorful meatballs are sure to be a hit among your guests.
And for a sweet ending to your party, consider offering a platter of baklava, a traditional Mediterranean dessert made of layers of flaky phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and a sweet honey syrup. The sticky, sweet, and nutty flavors will provide a delightful contrast to the savory dishes on your menu.
We hope these recommendations inspire you to create a delicious and memorable party menu that will please all of your guests. Happy hosting!
Serves10 People
Preparation Time5 min
Cooking Time45 min
Ingredients
- 400 g Fillo pastry (ready made)
- 800 g yoghurt (organic, full fat)
- 600 g feta cheese (organic)
- 7 large eggs (organic)
- 4 spoons cane sugar (organic)
- 1/3 tsp turmeric powder (organic)
- 50 g butter
- 20 g icing sugar (optional)
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If the Feta cheese is pretty salty, put the cheese blocks into a container/large bowl and fill with cold water. Leave it for at least 1 hour to desalt.
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Preheat the oven at 180 - 190 C higher if not fan assisted.
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In a large bowl, with the help of a fork smash the desalted Feta cheese blocks, add 4 eggs, and mix well with half of the yoghurt quantity (400 g), add the turmeric. Turmeric is not only healthy but it gives it a beautiful color too!
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Grease a dish (28 cm/ 20cm roughly) with some of the butter.
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Place a layer of pastry containing 3-4 sheets together and then put a layer of the cheese mixture. Repeat this until you finish both mixture and pastry. Best to finish top layer with pastry. Since the pastry sheets are not going to be the size of the dish, there is no need to cut hem but just fold them in.
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In the same bowl where the cheese mixture was you can pour the other remainder 400 g yoghurt with the rest of the eggs ( x 3) and whisk well until it is all very well incorporated.