Sweet Corsican baked cheese cake with lemon zest.
Fiadone is a traditional Corsican dessert made with brocciu cheese, eggs, and fragrant lemon zest, baked until golden and creamy.
Serves 8
Mix brocciu cheese with eggs, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
Pour mixture into a buttered baking dish.
Bake at 190°C for 35-40 minutes until golden and set.
Let cool completely before serving. Can be served warm or cold.
Use fresh brocciu for best flavor
Don't overbake or it will crack
Serve with candied lemon peel
Add honey instead of sugar
Mix in some candied fruit
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Fiadone has been made in Corsica for centuries, traditionally eaten during Easter celebrations.
Brocciu is a fresh Corsican cheese similar to ricotta, made from whey.
Yes, use ricotta or fresh goat cheese as alternatives.
Per serving · 8 servings total
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