Cakes and Pastries Recipes - Fiadone Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 6-8:

• 1 1/8 lb (500 g) fresh brocciu cheese (goat cheese)

• Zest of 1 untreated lemon

• 2 pinches of salt

• 6 eggs

• 7 oz (200 g) sugar

• 3/4 oz (20 g) butter

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Method:

1. Drain the cheese by placing it in fine muslin and hanging it in a bowl (it must be as dry as possible).

2. Cut the lemon zest to make a ribbon about 3 inch (7- 8 cm) long with the aid of a peeler. Blanche it in boiling water seasoned with a pinch of salt for 3 min. Chop it finely and set aside.

3. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Add the sugar to the yolks and beat until you have a creamy mixture. Blend in the cheese and chopped lemon zest.

4. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.

5. Beat the whites, adding the remaining salt, until they form stiff peaks. Very carefully fold this to the yolk mixture with a spatula.

6. Grease a pan thoroughly and pour in the batter, smoothing out the surface. Bake for about 35 min. Check for doneness by sticking a knife blade into the center of the cake; it should come out clean.