Fiadone – Corsican Crustless Cheesecake

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Fiadone - Corsican Crustless Cheesecake recipe perfect for dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

259

Sugar

18g

Fat

19g

Fiadone is a popular dessert in Corsica, France, and Italy. It is typically served during Easter and other special occasions. This crustless cheesecake is made with ricotta cheese (or faisselle cheese), sugar, and eggs, and flavored with lemon zest. The result is a light and fluffy cheesecake that is perfect for those who want a satisfying dessert without a heavy crust. This recipe can be modified to include other ingredients such as orange zest, almonds, or liqueurs.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	In a large bowl, combine sugar and eggs, whisk until well blended.
3.	Add lemon zest, cornstarch, and salt, stirring to combine.
4.	Fold in drained ricotta cheese (or faisselle cheese) until the batter is smooth and well mixed.
5.	Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch pie dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
6.	Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.

PROS

Fiadone is an easy dessert recipe that only requires a few ingredients and little time to prepare.

This crustless cheesecake is light, fluffy, and has a tangy flavor that complements the sweet notes of lemon zest.

CONS

This recipe produces a dessert that is high in calories and saturated fat.

One serving contains over 25% of your daily recommended intake of saturated fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Fiadone is not a low-calorie dessert, it does contain protein, calcium, and vitamin A from the ricotta cheese.
Lemon zest contains compounds that may help promote healthy skin and boost immunity.

	1/2 cup sugar
	3 eggs
	zest of one lemon
	1 tablespoon cornstarch
	1 pinch salt
	1 cup drained ricotta cheese ( or faisselle cheese )