The Christmas nougat cheesecake is a Spanish fusion that incorporates the sweet almond and honey from Jijona and Alicante in modern pastries. It is new for Valencian and Catalan pastry shops during the holidays. Unite Iberian Christmas tradition with American cheesecake.
Mediterranean
Christmas nougat cheesecake
Spanish Christmas nougat cheesecake with toasted almonds and honey.
- Spain
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- medium
35 min
Tiempo de Preparación
10
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 455 kcal
- Protein 10 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 34 g
- Fat 32 g
- Sodium 350 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Christmas nougat cheesecake is a preparation from Spain with medium difficulty. Reserve about 90 minutes in total (35 for mise en place and preparation, 55 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 200 g crushed speculoos cookies.
- Have ready: 80 g of melted butter.
- Have ready: 750 g of cream cheese.
- Have ready: 150 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 3 eggs.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Prepare speculoos base; refrigerate removable mold
Prepare speculoos base; refrigerate removable mold.
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Beat cream cheese with sugar; add eggs
Beat cream cheese with sugar; add eggs, cream, almonds and cinnamon.
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Add chopped nougat, leaving visible pieces.
Add chopped nougat, leaving visible pieces.
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Pour and bake at 160 C in a double boiler for 50 minutes.
Pour and bake at 160 C in a double boiler for 50 minutes.
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Cool and refrigerate for at least 5 hours
Cool and refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
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Garnish with toasted almonds and drizzle honey when serving.
Garnish with toasted almonds and drizzle honey when serving.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with chocolate and hazelnut nougat.
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