Savory Taralli Cheesecake – The Perfect Easter Recipe

Cheesecake Salata ai Taralli – La Ricetta Perfetta per Pasqua

Ingredients (for a 20 cm cake tin)

For the base:

  • 200g of Apulian taralli (classic oil type)

  • 80 g of melted butter

For the filling:

  • 300 g of ricotta

  • 200 g of spreadable cheese (such as Philadelphia)

  • 80 g of grated Parmesan cheese

  • 100 ml of fresh cream

  • 1 sheet of gelatine (about 5 g)

  • A bunch of chopped chives or parsley

  • Salt and pepper to taste

To garnish (optional):

  • Confit or dried cherry tomatoes

  • Taggiasca olives

  • Sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme

👩🍳 Preparation

  1. Prepare the base:
    Blend the taralli until they're finely crumbled. Mix them with the melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Prepare the cream:
    Soak the gelatin in cold water for 10 minutes. In a bowl, combine the ricotta, cream cheese, Parmesan, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Dissolve the gelatin in the warm cream and add it to the mixture, stirring well.

  3. Assemble:
    Pour the cream over the taralli base and smooth it out with a spatula. Let it set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).

  4. Decorate and serve:
    Before serving, garnish the cheesecake with cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs. Slice and delight everyone at the table!

🎁 Little secret: use Taralli of different flavors to give the recipe a different touch 😉