sweet cretan cheese tarts

February 05, 2017

A traditional greek version of cheesecake, made with extra care by Cretan women.

For the dough:
½ stick butter (60 grams)
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon brandy
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1½ teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
2 cups flour, sifted (pastry preferably, but you can use all purpose)

For the filing:
18 oz (500 grams) anthotiro or ricotta cheese (If you can\'t find, use cream cheese)
1 medium egg
1½ teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup sugar
1 heaped teaspoon honey
3 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon baking
10-15 mint leaves (depending on your taste)

Egg wash (1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon milk) and cinnamon for sprinkling.
20-30 Bitter orange leaves, well washed and well dried.
2 rectangular tart pans 10x4 inches (25x10 cm)

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Nutritions

Calories
3508

Sodium
262mg
10% DV

Fat
114g
176% DV

Protein
94g
189% DV

Carbs
546g
185% DV

Fiber
30g
120% DV