Quesada Pasiega (Cantabrian Cheese Cake)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Quesada Pasiega (Cantabrian Cheese Cake)

Fresh cheese, milk, eggs and a little flour are baked into a simple, creamy cake that is set but tender and best served cool. It is our take using ricotta. Makes 10 slices in about 3 hr 10 min.

Prep 15 min

Cook 55 min

Cooling 2 hr

Total 3 hr 10 min

Yield 10 slices

Ingredients

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14 oz (400 g)whole-milk ricotta or fresh cheese, well drained
1 cup (180 g)granulated sugar
3 (150 g)eggs
⅓ cup (80 g)unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup (200 ml)whole milk
1 cup (120 g)all-purpose flour
2 tsp (4 g)lemon zest
¾ tsp (2 g)ground cinnamon, for the batter
1 pinch (1 g)salt
½ tbsp (10 g)butter, for greasing
½ tsp (1 g)ground cinnamon, for dusting, for the top

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Butter a 9-inch (23 cm) springform or round pan and line the base with parchment.
Beat the cheese and sugar until smooth, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
Stir in the melted butter and milk until smooth.
Sift in the flour and cinnamon with the salt, add the lemon zest, and mix until just even.
Pour the batter into the pan and dust the top with cinnamon.
Bake 50 to 55 minutes until golden and set, with only a slight wobble in the center.
Cool completely in the pan, then chill 2 hours before unmolding and slicing.

Tips

Drain the cheese well so the cake sets properly.
Cool it fully before cutting; it sets as it chills.
A spoonful of fruit compote on the side is a common pairing.
Bake until the center is set and registers 160 F (71 C) because the cake contains eggs, and keep refrigerated.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make quesada pasiega (cantabrian cheese cake)?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 55 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to chill. The recipe makes 10 slices.

How should I store quesada pasiega (cantabrian cheese cake)?

Refrigerate, covered, up to 4 days.

Can I make quesada pasiega (cantabrian cheese cake) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Quesada pasiega is a baked cake from the Pasiego valleys of Cantabria, northern Spain, flavored with lemon and cinnamon. Serve it with coffee.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

275 Calories / serving

13.9g Fat

29.6g Carbs

8.2g Protein

19.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~2750 cal · 139g fat · 296g carbs · 82g protein · 193g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.