Slight words of warning! Despite the similarity in literal translation, ostkaka should not be confused with cheesecake. Swedes typically call the latter by its English name, sometimes making it "American cheesecake", to avoid confusion.
Whatever you may choose to call this dish, I'm sure you will like this recipe suggestion by Jill Wallentin. It's her protein-packed, low-carb version of the Swedish cheesecake "ostkaka" it is creamy and has a lovely crunch from the chopped almonds. Served together with a sugar-free strawberry jam, it's the perfect healthy dessert.
3 large eggs
3 tbsp erythritol
¼ tsp bitter almond extract (optional)
230 g (260 ml) cottage cheese
140 g (150 ml) cream cheese
60 ml (35 g) almonds, chopped
Sugar-free strawberry jam
110 g frozen strawberries, thawed
1 tbsp erythritol
Have you tried
Flying Jacob (Flygande Jacob), a classic Swedish Chicken Dish, see more details of this moderate low carb recipe version here
Ingredients
Serves Four
Swedish cheesecake3 large eggs
3 tbsp erythritol
¼ tsp bitter almond extract (optional)
230 g (260 ml) cottage cheese
140 g (150 ml) cream cheese
60 ml (35 g) almonds, chopped
Sugar-free strawberry jam
110 g frozen strawberries, thawed
1 tbsp erythritol
Instructions
can be seen here
Need help with weight/measurement conversion
see here
Notes and tipsIn Sweden you usually serve the "ostkaka" with whipped cream. It's also common in the Southern part of Sweden so add some saffron to the batter which gives it a beautiful golden colour and amazing flavour.
The cheesecake also tastes great with any kind of fresh berries.
Bitter almonds adds the characteristic flavour of the classic version of the Swedish "ostkaka". It could be tricky to find it in some parts of the world.
Regular almond extract works as a substitute. You can also substitute for vanilla extract if you don't prefer the almond flavour.
The cheesecake also tastes great with any kind of fresh berries.
Bitter almonds adds the characteristic flavour of the classic version of the Swedish "ostkaka". It could be tricky to find it in some parts of the world.
Regular almond extract works as a substitute. You can also substitute for vanilla extract if you don't prefer the almond flavour.
Flying Jacob (Flygande Jacob), a classic Swedish Chicken Dish, see more details of this moderate low carb recipe version here
Happy Eating!
Gärna äta!
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All the best Jan
32 comments:
Looks so good!
I'd go for that!
Gracias por la receta adoro la torta de queso. Te mando un beso
Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso
...I need to try this!
Making this cheesecake is a must do!!!
It is a bit late tonight (10:09 pm)... tomorrow, first thing in the morning!! : )
What ever its called it sure looks good!!
So many beautiful recipes. Sorry MIA, had a few day surgeries and one today so will catch up when I can./ then our Bella arrives
One of best cheese cake I had was made out of cashew nuts.
Coffee is on and stay safe
It does sound good. I haven't ever seen bitter almond extract here.
This is something I've never heard of, but it sounds delicious!
This sounds very good, thanks! Valerie
I've never heard of ostkaka but I'd definitely give it a go.
That looks yummy.
Hum! Hum! what a delicious aspect this dessert has.
Hugs
Ahh, cheesecake one of my favorite treats!
Thanks for sharing! Take care, have a happy day!
Me encanta el queso y también las tartas que se hacen por aquí.
Buen miércoles. Cuídaros.
Un abrazo.
That sounds like quite an interesting recipe, and yay to the strawberry jam! Hugs, RO
Cheesecake is a favorite of mine, but I've never made my own.
This sounds delicious. Some of my grandparents were from Sweden, but I haven't heard of this. I am going to print it out and give it a try. Thanks for sharing.
Otra receta que intentaré hacer. Besos.
Yum
It has been a long time since I had a slice of cheesecake. This looks delicious! Thanks Jan and all the best :)
I wish Himself liked cheesecake. This sounds just delightful especially with strawberries coming into season in the next month or two.
Oh, how delicious that looks!xxx
I made the cheesecake this morning as I said I would.
There is a big drawback with this cake. It is so good that I had to have 2 slices this morning... and a 3rd at dinner time. Not good!! :)
Hello Catarina
Many thanks for your comment.
So pleased you made this lovely recipe ... yes, it is moreish!
Thank goodness it's a low carb / low sugar recipe!
Many thanks for your feedback.
All the best Jan
Oh, Dear! I guiltily admit I've just devoured a large slice of fruit cake for breakfast!!! My excuse being that last slice had hung around one day too long!! :)
I learned something new today! Thank you! Looks so good! Big Hugs!
This looks delicious, and the saffron cream sounds good too! Have a great day xx
interesting ingredients!! i am swedish on my dads side!!
This looks so good.
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