Fromage blanc cake
Nutrition per serving
Fromage blanc cake, light and airy: the Alsatian take on cheesecake, with far less fat. Fresh, lightly sweetened and rich in protein, it is an indulgent dessert that does not weigh heavy on the stomach.
Preparation: 20 min | Cooking: 45 min | Servings: 8 | Difficulty: Medium
Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 146 kcal · 8 g protein · 19 g carbohydrate · 4 g fat
Ingredients
- 500 g fromage blanc (or quark)
- 4 eggs
- 80 g sugar
- 40 g cornflour
- 1 lemon (zest)
Method
- Separate the whites from the yolks.
- Mix the fromage blanc, yolks, sugar, cornflour and zest.
- Whisk the whites to stiff peaks and fold them in gently.
- Bake for 45 minutes at 160 °C, then leave to cool in the oven with the door ajar.
Nutritional benefits
Fromage blanc provides plenty of protein and calcium for very little fat. With no pastry and no excess sugar, this cake is one of the lightest and most satisfying desserts: ideal as a snack or at the end of a meal.
Variations and substitutions
- 0% fat for an even lighter version.
- With a red berry coulis.
- Made with skyr.
- Flavoured with vanilla or orange blossom water.
Storage and making ahead
Keeps for 3 to 4 days in the fridge; it firms up and improves when chilled.
💡 Good to know
Let it cool slowly in the switched-off oven with the door ajar: this stops it sinking or cracking.
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Foods in this recipe: fromage blanc · eggs · sugar · cornflour · lemon.
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