Welsh Cheese Cakes

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Delicious Welsh Cheese Cakes with Raspberry Jam Filling

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

322

Sugar

21g

Fat

17g

Welsh Cheese Cakes are a traditional British dessert made with a crispy crust and creamy cheese filling. In this recipe, the cheese cakes are enhanced with a layer of tart raspberry jam. These cakes are a great dessert to make for any occasion, and can be served warm or cold for a quick sweet fix or indulgent dessert. The filling is creamy and rich, while the crust offers a satisfying crunch. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, these cheese cakes are sure to become a favorite among your friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2.	In a large bowl, combine the flour and margarine until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3.	Add in the sugar, eggs and milk and mix well.
4.	Roll out the shortcrust pastry and cut into circles.
5.	Put each circle in a muffin tin cup and fill each with a tablespoon of raspberry jam.
6.	Top with the cheese cake mixture.
7.	Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and set.
8.	Let cool before removing from muffin tin and serving.

PROS

These cheese cakes are a delicious spin on traditional cheese cakes, with a crispy crust and tangy filling.

It’s an easy to make recipe, perfect for any dessert lover.

CONS

The recipe calls for margarine which may not suit everyone’s taste preference.

Additionally, the filling may be too sweet or tangy for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cheese cakes do contain sugar, they offer a good source of protein and calcium from the cheese.
Moderation is key when enjoying these treats.

	225 g self raising flour
	170 g margarine , softened
	170 g caster sugar
	3 medium eggs
	60 ml milk
	100 g shortcrust pastry
	4 tablespoons raspberry jam , for filling