Prune And Walnut Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Prune And Walnut Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups prunes, pitted; 4 lemons, juice and zest of, removed; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 fresh bay leaves; 7 tablespoons butter, melted (plus extra for buttering); 9 ounces brioche bread or 9 ounces challah; 1 cup walnut meat; 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated; 1 cup sugar, superfine; 1 cup polish cream cheese; 2 tablespoons polish cream cheese; 1 3/4 cups mascarpone cheese; 4 large eggs

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups prunes, pitted
4 lemons, juice and zest of, removed
1 cinnamon stick
2 fresh bay leaves
7 tablespoons butter, melted (plus extra for buttering)
9 ounces brioche bread or 9 ounces challah
1 cup walnut meat
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
1 cup sugar, superfine
1 cup polish cream cheese
2 tablespoons polish cream cheese
1 3/4 cups mascarpone cheese
4 large eggs

1
Place the prunes, half the lemon juice and zest, the cinnamon stick, and bay leaves in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, then almost immediately turn down the heat to simmer for 3 - 4 minutes. Cool and let this stand overnight.
2
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F.
3
Butter the base and sides of a 10-inch square or round baking pan.
4
Cut the brioche into cubes and place in a food processor with the walnuts, then process until finely chopped.
5
Put the brioche and walnut mixture in a large bowl with the nutmeg, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar.
6
Mix well and press the mixture gently over the base of the buttered baking pan.
7
Refrigerate until firm.
8
To make the filling, beat the cheeses together with the remaining lemon juice and zest, the remaining sugar, and the eggs (add the latter one by one, beating well in between to combine evenly).
9
Drain the prunes and cut them into small pieces. Place them all over the cheesecake base, then pour over the filling, smoothing the top.
10
Bake for about an hour, until the filling has set. Cool completely before serving.

1425

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups prunes, pitted, 4 lemons, juice and zest of, removed, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 fresh bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Prune And Walnut 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.

Prune And Walnut Cheesecake

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