Maids of Honour Old English Tudor Cheesecakes
Delight in a taste of history with Maids of Honour Old English Tudor Cheesecakes, a classic dessert steeped in royal legend. These elegant tarts feature buttery puff pastry cases filled with a lusciously creamy mixture of ricotta cheese, ground almonds, and a hint of bright lemon zest. Sweetened with caster sugar and enriched with egg yolks and vanilla, the filling is perfectly balanced between light and decadent. Traditionally believed to have been a favorite in the court of Henry VIII, these cheesecakes bake to golden perfection in just under 20 minutes. Serve them dusted with icing sugar for a charming teatime treat or a unique addition to your dessert table. Simple to prepare yet rich in flavor and heritage, these bite-sized delights are a must-try for any fan of English baking.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams Puff pastry
- 150 grams Ricotta cheese
- 50 grams Ground almonds
- 75 grams Caster sugar
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Plain flour
- 1 tablespoon Icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) or 180°C (fan) and grease a 12-hole tart tin.
Step 2
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 2-3mm thickness. Use a round cookie cutter (approximately 10cm in diameter) to cut out 12 circles.
Step 3
Gently press each circle of pastry into the greased tart tin, ensuring the edges come up the sides to form a case. Place the tin in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, ground almonds, and caster sugar until smooth.
Step 5
Melt the unsalted butter and allow it to cool slightly. Mix the melted butter into the filling mixture.
Step 6
Add the egg yolks, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the mixture, and stir until well combined.
Step 7
Sift the plain flour into the mixture and fold it in gently. Lastly, add the milk to loosen the filling to a smooth, spoonable consistency.
Step 8
Remove the tart tin from the refrigerator and spoon the filling evenly into the puff pastry cases, filling each about 3/4 full.
Step 9
Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the filling is set with a slight wobble in the center.
Step 10
Remove the tart tin from the oven and allow the tarts to cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Once cooled, dust the Maids of Honour with icing sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (708.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3024.8 |
| Total Fat 209.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 111.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 574.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1350.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 249.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 87.5g | |
| Protein 58.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 49.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 911.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 870.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories