The idea of cheesecake for breakfast sounds odd, but this simple recipe is a great way to start the day, especially if you serve it with some fresh berries or a fruit compote. It is incredibly easy to throw together as there’s no biscuit base, and you can get it on the table in little more than half an hour. Besides making a luxurious weekend breakfast or brunch, it is also a delicious pudding.
I trialed this over Easter, the recipe is from Rivercottage.net. My teenagers didn't find it sweet enough but I've got used to it now, I think it's just that you initially are expecting a pudding taste.
650g curd cheese or cream cheese
75g unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
3 tablespoons fine or medium oatmeal, or wholemeal flour
A good pinch of sea salt
100g caster sugar
2 medium eggs, lightly beaten
Finely grated zest of 2 small oranges, plus 1 tablespoon juice
3 tablespoons raisins (optional)
To serve
Fresh fruit or fruit compote
Yoghurt or soured cream (optional)
Serve hot, warm or at room temperature with some fresh fruit or fruit compote, and, if you like, yoghurt or soured cream.
