Moravia - Apricot Cheesecake and other Traditional Czech Recipes | At our Neighbour's Table

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and calories, while cottage cheese is more affordable.

apricots

🥗Healthier: peaches

💰Cheaper: canned apricots

Peaches provide a similar flavor and texture, while canned options are budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative, while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add unique flavor, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a springform pan with butter.

Mix cream cheese and sugar in a bowl until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Arrange apricot halves on top of the batter, cut side up.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until set and golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan and let cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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