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Zucchini Ricotta Cheesecake

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Low Carb, Vegetarian
Keyword: ricotta recipes, savory cheesecake, low carb cheesecake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Angela Coleby
This keto zucchini ricotta cheesecake is a delicious savory dish and makes a great low carb alternative to a quiche. Enjoy it hot or cold for a summer lunch or picnic.
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Equipment

  • 8 inch spring form cake tin

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Zucchini grated and water squeezed out
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 Spring onions chopped
  • 2 Garlic cloves chopped
  • ¼ cup Dill, fresh chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • cup Goats cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees.
  • Lightly spray an 8 inch spring form cake tin and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Combine the ricotta, Parmesan, onions, garlic, dill and lemon thoroughly in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and mix well.
  • Add the grated zucchini, season with the salt & pepper, and stir well.
  • Put the mixture into the springform pan and spread evenly.
  • Top with slices or chunks (depending whether you use hard or soft) of the goat’s cheese and put it over the top of the ricotta cheesecake
  • Bake for 1 hour until the goats cheese is melted and the top of the cheesecake is slightly golden or brown.
  • Remove and cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and either serve warm or allow to chill and serve.  Either way is delicious.

Notes

Serves 8 slices
The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g