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Upside down “anari” (ricotta) cheesecake

Galatia Pamboridis
A lighter version of a cheesecake by replacing half of the cream cheese with "anari" (Cyprus ricotta). It has no cookie crust, which means no butter, yogurt instead of sour cream and some honey instead of all sugar. Plus all the fun from turning it upside-down.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Course desserts, Sweets
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

For the fruit layer:

  • 200 grams frozen raspberries
  • 80 grams granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp of cornflour
  • 1 Tbsp of water

For the cheesecake:

  • 400 grams unsalted "anari" or ricotta
  • 500 grams cream cheese
  • 200 grams Greek style yogurt
  • 200 grams granulated sugar
  • 40 grams honey
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 40 grams all-purpose flour
  • 10 grams cornflour
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions
 

  • Line the base and sides of a 23cm springform pan with non-stick paper. If your pan has removable walls you should insulate it externally with 3 pieces of foil. Preheat the oven to 160° C fan.
  • Put the raspberries with the sugar in a pan. Dissolve the cornflour in the water and add it to the pan. Let it simmer (about 4-5 minutes), until the raspberries break down a bit and the sauce becomes a little thicker. Transfer the sauce to the pan and cover the base.
  • In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, place all the ingredients for the cheesecake except the eggs. Blend well until you have a smooth cream. Add the eggs and blend again until mixed.
  • Using a large soup spoon, carefully transfer the cheesecake mixture to the pan on top of the raspberries. If the raspberry mixture mixes a little with the cheesecake in the base it's ok, you just don't want them to mix too much.
  • Transfer the pan to a larger one in which you will put boiling water (water-bath). Bake at 160° C fan for 50-55 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the water and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour. Turn it over on a serving plate discard papers and put it in the fridge to chill well before serving.
Collections afternoon tea, baking, summer