Ostkaka – Traditional Swedish Curd Cheesecake
Ostkaka – Traditional Swedish Curd Cheesecake features delicate rennet-set curds baked into a lightly sweetened, custardy interior with a tender golden top. The flavor is creamy and gently milky with a subtle sweetness that pairs well with berries or jam. Serve warm or at room temperature for holidays, special gatherings, or a cozy dessert after dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ostkaka – Traditional Swedish Curd Cheesecake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix 1 cup cold milk with 3/4 cup flour to form a soft paste; set aside.
- 2
Dissolve rennet in water in a small bowl; set aside.
- 3
Pour the remaining 15 cups milk into a saucepan; attach a candy thermometer and heat until lukewarm, reaching 98 to 102 degrees F (36 to 39 degrees C).
- 4
Remove from heat, stir in the flour paste and the dissolved rennet, stirring often until the milk starts to set; cover the pan and let it sit until firm, about 1 hour.
- 5
Gently break up the milk mixture with your hands, taking care to keep the curds intact; strain and discard most of the whey, or strain and set it aside for another use.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
- 7
Combine eggs, cream, and sugar in a bowl; stir this into the strained curd.
- 8
Pour into the prepared baking dish; gently spread to level the top.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 10
Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C); continue baking until set and browned on top, about 30 minutes more.
- 11
Cool before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
- Calories 272.04 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 15.96 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 42.69 g 16%
- Total Fat 4.43 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.48 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 108.32 mg High 36%
- Sodium 184.95 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.03 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 35.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 452.22 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 0.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 616.16 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 231.64 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 4.31 mcg Good Source 22%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Ostkaka Traditional Swedish Curd Cheesecake is a Scandinavian dessert recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, and Milk. Each serving provides about 272.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ostkaka – Traditional Swedish Curd Cheesecake?
- It is a Scandinavian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Ostkaka – Traditional Swedish Curd Cheesecake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, Milk, Rennet. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Ostkaka – Traditional Swedish Curd Cheesecake?
- Explore these Scandinavian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ostkaka – Traditional Swedish Curd Cheesecake?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 272.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ostkaka – Traditional Swedish Curd Cheesecake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Ostkaka – Traditional Swedish Curd Cheesecake healthy?
- Ostkaka – Traditional Swedish Curd Cheesecake has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 272.04 calories and 15.96 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 184.95 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.48 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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