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Cheese Desserts

Cheese Desserts & producers

Cheese Desserts

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Melopita

Sifnos, Greece
4.6

Translated as honey pie, this light Greek dessert is traditionally associated with the island of Sifnos, but its varieties can be found in other Greek regions as well. The pie combines fresh cheese, preferably mizithra based on s... READ MORE

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Sernik

Poland
4.5
Most iconic: Bardzo (Poznań, Poland)

Sernik is a cheesecake from Poland, stemming from old Christian and Jewish traditions. It is made with eggs, sugar, and twaróg - a type of curd cheese that has been used in desserts for hundreds of years. It is believed that sernik... READ MORE

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Kunāfah

Egypt
4.5
Most iconic: Habibah (Amman, Jordan)

Kunāfah consists of two crunchy layers of shredded and buttered kataifi or knefe dough, filled with a luscious cheese cream that's often flavored with orange zest and cardamom, then drenched in a sugar syrup infused with lemon ju... READ MORE

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Basque Cheesecake

San Sebastián, Spain
4.4
Most iconic: La Viña (San Sebastián, Spain)

Known simply as tarta de queso or gazta tarta in its native Basque, this simple yet incredibly creamy cheesecake variation is a decades-old local specialty of the La Viña Bar in San Sebastián. The recipe is a simple... READ MORE

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Sfakianopita

Chania, Greece
4.4

Sfakianopita is a traditional Cretan treat that couples layers of thin, unleavened dough and soft white whey cheese. The pie is typically made with flour, olive oil, water, salt, and a shot of raki (Cretan tsikoudia), and rather ... READ MORE

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New York-style cheesecake

New York City, United States of America
4.3
Most iconic: Magnolia Bakery (Manhattan, United States of America)

New York-style cheesecake is different from other cheesecakes mainly because of its heavy and dense texture that feels extremely smooth and rich. Its flavor should be sweet and tangy, not citrusy, chewy, or starchy. It is believed that the first N... READ MORE

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Japanese cheesecake

Japan
4.3
Most iconic: Glenary's (Darjeeling, India)

Known as soufflé cheesecake in Japan and cotton cheesecake or Japanese cheesecake outside of Japan, this light and fluffy dessert is made by incorporating whisked egg whites into the cake mixture (eggs, milk, suga... READ MORE

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Míša řezy

Czech Republic
4.3
Most iconic: U Kroka (Prague, Czech Republic)

Míša řezy is a traditional dessert made with quark cheese (tvaroh) as the key ingredient. The cake consists of three distinct layers – a base of chocolate sponge cake, a layer of quark cheese, sugar, and butter, and the final l... READ MORE

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Møsbrømlefse

Bodø, Norway
4.3

Møsbrømlefse is a traditional sweet snack originating from Salten. It consists of a lefse flatbread that's stuffed with melted goat cheese, buttermilk, syrup, and flour. The combination is slathered on the flatbread, and it can be ea... READ MORE

10

Ma'moul bil jibn

Latakia Governorate, Syria
4.3

Ma'moul bil jibn is a delicious treat made from fine dough filled with a mixture of akkawi cheese and grated mozzarella, giving it a rich flavor and a smooth texture. It is shaped into small discs and baked until golden brown, then topped with pow... READ MORE

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Baked cheese (Chhena poda)

Odisha, India
4.3

Chhena poda is a traditional cheese dessert originating from Odisha. It's usually made with a combination of chhena cheese, sugar, rice flour, cardamom, and optional ingredients such as raisins, almonds, and cashews. A baking pan is greased with g... READ MORE

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Käsekuchen

Germany
4.2
Most iconic: Princess Cheesecake (Berlin, Germany)

German-style cheesecake is a traditional dessert consisting of a thin layer of shortcrust pastry that is topped with a creamy combination of quark cheese, eggs, and (occasionally) various fruits. Even though käsekuchen is often compared to th... READ MORE

13

Kalitsounia

Crete, Greece
4.2
Most iconic: To Antikristo (Chania City, Greece)

Hailing from the Greek island of Crete, kalitsounia or skalotsounia is a traditional, small-sized snack that comes in numerous different shapes and can be both savory and sweet. In its most traditional form, it combines an unleavened past... READ MORE

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Cartola

Pernambuco, Brazil
4.2
Most iconic: Mangai João Pessoa (João Pessoa, Brazil)

Cartola is a traditional dessert originating from Pernambuco, but popular across the country – it can be found both in restaurants and home kitchens. The name of the dish means top hat. It's made with sweetened and fried bananas in ... READ MORE

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Rákóczi túrós

Hungary
4.2

Rákóczi túrós is a Hungarian curd cheese cake. The base is a thin shortcrust pastry, followed by a layer of sweetened curd cheese that is topped with meringue. This tasty cake is named after János Rák&oacu... READ MORE

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Torta ricotta e pere

Amalfi, Italy
4.2
Most iconic: Pasticceria Sal De Riso (Minori, Italy)

Torta ricotta e pere is an Italian cake originating from the Amalfi area. It consists of four main parts – the hazelnut sponge, the syrup, the ricotta cream, and the pear filling. The sponge is made with a combination of eggs, sugar, hazelnu... READ MORE

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Kohupiimakreem

Estonia
4.2

Kohupiimakreem is an Estonian dessert consisting of a delicious cream made from curd cheese which is combined with vanilla, sugar, and whipped cream. This dessert is always served cold, and it is recommended to top it with raisins or fresh berries... READ MORE

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Mel i mató

Catalonia, Spain
4.2

In its basic form, this traditional Catalan dessert is a simple combination of honey and mató (also known as brossat or brull)—a subtly sweet fresh cheese that is made from goat, sheep, or cow milk. The dish... READ MORE

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Roshmalai

Bangladesh
4.1
Most iconic: Farzi Cafe (Mumbai, India)

Roshmalai or ras malai is a popular Bengali and Indian dessert consisting of milk, sugar and cardamom-flavored paneer cheese known as chhana. Almonds, cashews, and saffron are often added to the dessert. Roshmalai is of Bengali origin, an... READ MORE

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Romeu e Julieta

Brazil
4.1
Most iconic: Confeitaria Marilia Zylbersztajn (São Paulo, Brazil)

It is not known why this unusual Brazilian dessert was named after the famous Shakespeare play, but the sweet and savory combination of Romeu e Julieta is beloved throughout Brazil, where it is served either as a snack or as a dessert. It is quick... READ MORE

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Quesada pasiega

Cantabria, Spain
4.1

Reminiscent of a cheesecake, quesada pasiega is a traditional Cantabrian creamy cake made with a combination of butter, sugar, milk, flour, eggs, and either ricotta or cheese curds. It is typically flavored with cinnamon and lemon zest. The textur... READ MORE

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Topfentorte

Austria
4.0

Topfentorte is an Austrian-style cheesecake made with topfen or quark cheese as the main ingredient. Apart from topfen, the cake is made with eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice and zest, whipping cream, and gelatin. The tangy topfen filling ... READ MORE

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Paskha

Russia
3.9
Most iconic: Troyekurov (Yekaterinburg, Russia)

Paskha is a Russian dish consisting of tvorog (farmer's cheese), butter, sugar, egg yolks, cream, and vanilla for flavoring. The dessert is traditionally prepared for Easter, its white color symbolizing Christ's purity and the Paschal Lam... READ MORE

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Martín Fierro

Uruguay
3.9

The unique combination of cheese (ideally, salty and firm manchego cheese) and a slice of flavorful quince paste known as dulce de membrillo makes the Uruguayan treat known as Martín Fierro. The dish got its name from a ch... READ MORE

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Plăcintă cu urdă

Romania
3.9

A light dessert called plăcintă cu urdă is a traditional Romanian pastry filled with a mixture of urdă cheese, brânză cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Raisins soaked in orange juice or rum, smântână, and orange or lemon ze... READ MORE

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Miel con quesillo

Loja Province, Ecuador
3.9

Miel con quesillo is one of the simplest Ecuadorian desserts originating from the Loja region. It consists of a slice of fresh local cheese with a crumbly texture, called quesillo, that is drizzled with sweet chancaca syrup made ... READ MORE

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Fiadone

Corsica, France
3.6
Most iconic: L'esquinade (Erbalunga, France)

Often dubbed as the Corsican take on cheesecake, fiadone is a traditional dessert prepared with brocciu (fresh whey cheese made from goat's or ewe’s milk), eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Occasionally, oranges are used ins... READ MORE

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Ostkaka

Sweden
3.6

Ostkaka is a very old Swedish specialty that literally translates to cheesecake, although it should not be mistaken with the well-known American cheesecake. Traditionally, it is prepared with rennet that converts milk into cheese, which is then co... READ MORE

29

Höşmerim

Turkiye
3.6

Höşmerim is a simple Turkish dessert made with roasted semolina, milk, water, sugar, and dil peyniri – an unsalted cheese similar to mozzarella, praised for its good melting properties, although any type of fresh unsalted chees... READ MORE

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Halawet el-jeben

Hama, Syria
3.6

These sweet cheese rolls are a typical dessert commonly associated with Levantine and Arab countries, though it is believed they originated in the city of Hama in Syria. The dessert is made with a combination of semolina, water, rose water, sugar,... READ MORE

31

Kalakand

India
3.5

Kalakand is a traditional dessert that's also popular in Pakistan and Bangladesh. In its basic version, this rich cake is made with a reduced combination of sweetened condensed milk and fresh curd cheese such as paneer or chhena. The combination i... READ MORE

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Postre vigilante

Argentina
3.3
Most iconic: La Morada (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Vigilante is a simple Argentinian dessert consisting of a thick slice of cheese topped with a sweet, jelly-like fruit paste (dulce). Although it is usually prepared with quince or sweet potato dulce, regional varieties include goat cheese... READ MORE

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Country-Style Cheesecake

United States of America
n/a

Country-style cheesecake is a variety of cheesecake that calls for the addition of buttermilk to the combination of cream cheese and eggs. Just like the New York-style variety, where heavy cream provides a smooth, dense texture to the cream cheese... READ MORE

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Flaó de Ibiza

Ibiza, Spain
n/a

Although the term flaó is used in other Spanish regions to denote similar cheese-based specialties, the Ibizan version refers to a dessert consisting of a pastry base that is filled with a combination of fresh cheese, eggs, sugar o... READ MORE

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Quesadilla Herreña

El Hierro, Spain
n/a

Quesadilla Herreña is a traditional dessert from El Hierro, the smallest of the Canary Islands in Spain, invented at the beginning of the 20th century. This sweet pastry is a unique culinary specialty of the island and is deeply rooted in i... READ MORE

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Greixonera de brossat

Mallorca, Spain
n/a

Greixonera de brossat is a traditional type of cheesecake originating from Mallorca. It's made with sugar, eggs, cinnamon, lemon zest, and brossat (also known as requesón) – fresh cottage cheese made from cow's milk,... READ MORE

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Topfengolatsche

Austria
n/a

Topfengolatsche is a traditional pastry, part of the broader category of golatschen, which are sweet, folded pastries. It is filled with topfen (a type of soft, fresh cheese similar to quark or ricotta) mixed with sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and... READ MORE

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Zigerkrapfen

Central Switzerland, Switzerland
n/a

Zigerkrapfen are sweet pastries made from a butter-enriched, finely grated white flour dough, filled with a sweetened mixture of ziger (a type of whey cheese), and then deep-fried until golden brown. The typical shape of zigerkrapfen is diamond-li... READ MORE

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Pizza di ricotta pugliese

Apulia, Italy
n/a

Pizza di ricotta is a type of cheesecake from the Apulia region traditionally prepared for Easter. It consists of a shortcrust pastry base and a filling typically consisting of ricotta, sugar, eggs, and lemon zest. Strips of shortcrust pastry are ... READ MORE