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Semolina, Ricotta Cheese And Coconut Cake

Modified: Dec 31, 2021 · Published: Apr 13, 2016 · by Ramona

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Ricotta cheese & coconut cake

This cake is simply delicious and extremely simple to make. I always make this whenever I have cheese and yoghurts that accumulate in the fridge.

I don’t usually like to use the word hate but if there is anything I have to say I hate, it is wasting food. As much as I try not to overly buy things this sometimes happens, especially dairy (I have to admit at home we all have a real weakness for yoghurts which I make at home and cheese) ;-)).

Every now and again I have to come up with a recipe to use those ingredients so I do not need to throw anything away.

This is actually my favourite part of cooking when I improvise and create recipes in minutes according to what I see once I open the fridge door. We all do sometimes end up buying more than we need and is necessary,  but hey when you end up with one of these cakes.... who minds?

Last time I've made this was on holiday when my cousin had about 1 kg ricotta cheese which she took out of the fridge, placed it in front of me and said "can you please make something with this before it goes off"..... I was happy to take care of it knowing that we will all love the result ;-))

This cheesecake is literally one of those cakes that any kid or adult that like cheese will love, it is really tasty and you can ‘tailor’ according to your taste and fridge ingredients availability.

It is healthy too and can easily be made gluten-free by replacing the semolina with gluten-free flour or oats.

Ricotta cheese & coconut cake

Semolina, ricotta cheese and coconut cake

This semolina, ricotta cheese and coconut cake wrapped on the edges in a fillo pastry is absolutely delicious. A perfect choice for any occasion especially for Easter. A winner every time. 
5 from 29 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Ramona's Cuisine
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 859kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian

Equipment

  • ovenproof dish
  • spatula
  • glass bowl
  • grater

Ingredients

  • 500 g ricotta cheese
  • 200 g yogurt (natural)
  • 1 pack puff pastry ready made (optional)
  • 100 g semolina ** or gluten free flour
  • 100 g sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 sugar sachets (vanilla)
  • 2-3 tablespoon coconut (desiccated)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 20 g icing sugar for dusting
  • 100-150 ml creme fraiche (for serving)
Metric - US Imperial

Instructions

  • Grease or line a 7” (18-20 cm) oven dish. If you choose to use the puff pastry, place this on the greased or lined dish. Set aside. Preheat the oven at 180°C/375F.
  • In a large bowl, gather all the other ingredients (cheese, eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla sugar, desiccated coconut, semolina or the gluten-free flour, yoghurt) and with an electric mixer mix well until all beautifully homogenized.
  • Pour the mixture in the prepared oven dish and place in the oven.
  • Bake for 50 min or so , until nice and golden on top.
  • When slightly cool, dust with icing sugar and serve with creme fraiche, full-fat yoghurt or simply as it comes with a cup of milk or coffee.

Notes

The cheese can be any type of creamy cheese including cottage cheese (blend to get rid of the lumps) and as mentioned above this cake can be adjusted to your own liking, the sugar amount (sweeter or less sweet) you could add cinnamon instead of coconut if wish or almond flavor or lemon/orange zest, whatever you like.
You can add some raisins too.
The puff pastry is not necessary so if you do not have it do not worry, this cake can very well do without it.
Please do let me know how you liked this recipe and if you have made any changes, what are they? ?
Ricottacheese & coconut cake, sliced
Enjoy this recipe, it is smashingly simple to make and really, really yummy! ? ? ?

Nutrition

Calories: 859kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 563mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 797IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 5mg
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Comments

  1. Melinda says

    November 24, 2023 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    A whole new spin on a cheesecake! The ricotta cheese adds texture that creamy cheese doesn't. What a treat! I did include some orange zest and dusted the cake with powdered sugar. Everyone loved it.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 24, 2023 at 7:58 pm

      Thank you so much dear Melinda, that sounds so tasty! I am so happy you all loved the recipe.

      Reply
  2. Jerika says

    November 24, 2023 at 6:25 am

    Can't wait to make this cake!:) because we always have left over yogurt and it's always wasted. Thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
  3. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    November 23, 2023 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    This cake is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat! It was perfect for the dinner we hosted for friends.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 23, 2023 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks Helen!

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth says

    November 22, 2023 at 8:11 pm

    5 stars
    I’d never baked with semolina before but this was so good! I’ll definitely be buying more semolina now…. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    April 02, 2018 at 8:54 am

    5 stars
    Ramona this cake looks gorgeous and I love the fact that it is so simple to make. I often buy ricotta now but have yet to make a cake so I'm trying this one!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      April 02, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Hi Amanda,

      Thank you so much for stopping by. I so agree with you - it is a super easy and yummy cake to make especially with left over cheese and yoghurts that my have and not know what to do with. Please do let me know how you liked it when you make it. Have a lovely Easter Monday! xx

      Reply
  6. Brian Jones says

    April 01, 2018 at 3:55 am

    5 stars
    Hating stuff is good for you, ambivalence is the worse... Love and hate are absolutely peachy! I happen to agree with you, with your object of scorn, throwing food away always feels awful! I love the sound of this cake it is wonderful the texture looks superb too!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      April 02, 2018 at 4:20 am

      Thank you so much Brian. I rarely use the word ‘hate’ in fact I avoid using it as I really hate anything but throwing food is something that gets me worked out ?. We can always produce something out of almost ‘nothing’ and that is defo not worth throwing.
      I’m really glad you liked this recipe ?

      Reply
  7. Aleka Shunk says

    March 31, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    5 stars
    That is such a great idea! I always have so much yogurt I don't use and I also "hate" throwing it out. This sound so moist and delicious!!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      April 02, 2018 at 4:17 am

      Thank you Aleka,
      I agree with you totally, we often have food or ingredients left over - we should never throw it away but create something with that. It’s amazing what sometimes comes out ?

      Reply
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