Corsican · French
Fiadone Corse
Corsican lemon and brocciu cheesecake
A crustless Corsican cheesecake with fresh brocciu, lemon zest and a light, tender set.
Bright, satisfying and built for real life.
This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Corsican and French cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.
The recipe
Fiadone Corse
Ingredients
Main
Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C and butter a 22 cm round tin.
- 2
Beat the brocciu until smooth, then mix in sugar and lemon zest.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time and add the eau-de-vie if using.
- 4
Pour into the tin and bake until puffed, golden and just set in the centre.
- 5
Cool before unmoulding and chill or serve at room temperature.
Fiadone is a Corsican crustless cheesecake traditionally made with brocciu and scented with lemon.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Freeze only if the finished texture remains suitable; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheating
Reheat gently until piping hot throughout, unless the dish is intended to be served cold.
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