Ostkaka (Swedish Cheesecake)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 6

Traditional Swedish Cheesecake - Ostkaka

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

335

Sugar

22g

Fat

16g

Ostkaka is a traditional dessert that originates from Sweden. It is made with cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, and almond meal, and is often served with lingonberry or raspberry preserves. The dessert has a rich history in Swedish culture, dating back to the 16th century when it was served to royalty and nobility. Today, Ostkaka is still widely enjoyed by Swedes, and has become a popular dessert around the world.

Instructions

1.	Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch pie or cake pan.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together until well combined.
3.	Add in the strained cottage cheese, flour, almond meal, ground almonds, and Amaretto. Whisk together until the mixture is fully combined.
4.	Pour the mixture into the greased pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the cheesecake is golden brown and set in the center.
5.	Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with your favorite fruit topping, such as lingonberry or raspberry preserves.

PROS

Ostkaka is a delicious, traditional Swedish dessert that is rich and creamy, with a hint of almond and the perfect amount of sweetness.

It is a simple recipe that is easy to make and is sure to impress friends and family.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, and is not recommended for those watching their weight or sugar intake.

It also contains lactose, which may be an issue for those who are lactose intolerant.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Ostkaka is not considered to be a particularly healthy dessert, it does contain some nutritional benefits.
The cottage cheese in the recipe is a good source of protein and calcium, and the almonds provide healthy fats that are beneficial for heart health.

	24 ounces cottage cheese , strained
	4 large eggs
	1/4 cup sugar
	1/4 cup all-purpose flour
	1/2 cup almond meal
	3 -4 almonds , ground
	1 tablespoon Amaretto