Lemon & Vanilla Curd Cake (Irish Cheesecake) Recipe

Name: Lemon & Vanilla Curd Cake (Irish Cheesecake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces shortcrust pastry; Filling; 1 1/2 ounces butter; 2 ounces vanilla sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/2 lemon, juice and zest of; 8 ounces cottage cheese; Topping; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 egg, beaten; powdered sugar, to dust

Servings: persons

6 ounces shortcrust pastry
Filling
1 1/2 ounces butter
2 ounces vanilla sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 lemon, juice and zest of
8 ounces cottage cheese
Topping
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
powdered sugar, to dust

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F (gas mark 4), warm a baking sheet and grease a loose-bottomed flan tin.
2
Roll out the shortcrust pastry until thin, then line the flan tin with the dough, trimming off any excess.
3
Chill pastry case in the fridge.
4
Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy, then beat in the egg yolks, flour, lemon rind, lemon juice and sieved cottage cheese.
5
Mix well, then spoon into the pastry case.
6
Mix topping ingredients together and spread on top of the curd filling.
7
Place the flan tin on the warmed baking sheet and bake for approximately 1 hour or until the top is lightly browned and slightly firm.
8
Dust with powdered sugar and serve cool but not chilled.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces shortcrust pastry, Filling, 1 1/2 ounces butter, 2 ounces vanilla sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon & Vanilla Curd Cake (Irish Cheesecake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Lemon & Vanilla Curd Cake (Irish Cheesecake)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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