Hi friends,
I should be packing my suitcase right now. Instead, I’m sitting in front of my computer: Writing invoices & quotes, plan my must-see list for the holiday and type up this recipe for you – kinda like a ‘farewell’ gift to you. I also invite you to come follow me on Instagram (@frlzebra) and you can (sort of) take take part in our vacation. ♥
But I’m still here and have a delicious cheesecake for you topped with a generous amount of blood oranges! Super creamy, juicy & fruity – I love it! I might just try to take a slice with me in my suitcase but that would be very unwise… just think of all the crumbs on my clothes.
Blood Orange Cheesecake
Fruity, sweet & creamy - just what a perfect cake needs!
Ingredients
- 65 g butter
- 65 g sugar
- 150 g flour
- 8 g baking powder
- 1 egg
- 500 ml milk
- 80 g custard powder (or swap for cornstarch and vanilla extract)
- 200 g sugar
- 800 g sour cream
- 4 blood oranges (+ more for the topping)
Instructions
- Make a custard from the milk, custard powder and sugar, then set it aside to cool.
- In the meantime, peel and fillet the blood oranges, then cut them into small pieces and set aside as well.
- Combine the flour, sugar, butter, egg and baking powder in a small bowl and knead until a smooth dough forms and press evenly into a greased springform pan (∅26cm) to create a thin base and sides.
- Now combine the cold custard with the sour cream and orange chunks and pour teh mixture into the mold. Bake in the preheated oven at 180° C (top/bottom heat) for about 60 minutes. Then let it cool completely and - preferably topped with fresh blood oranges - serve.
Notes
Tip: For the topping I have filleted some more blood oranges while catching all the juice. Then I briefly simmered the juice with some starch until it thickens - sweeten it to taste (or, as I did, leave it unsweetened) - and mixed it with the orange fillets. Top the cake with it and enjoy!
Do you have a holiday coming up soon? For me, this is the first real vacation since last autumn and I’m so looking forward to a bit of relaxation and a change of scenery. Sometimes you have to treat yourself, and as a self-employed I tend to do that way too rarely.
Stay sweet & HAPPY BAKING!
xx Kristin
