{"id":711,"date":"2025-10-26T22:36:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T22:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingen.saffrona.eu\/?p=711"},"modified":"2026-10-11T12:23:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T12:23:46","slug":"saffron-cheesecake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-cheesecake\/","title":{"rendered":"Saffron Cheesecake: A Golden German Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"saffrona-academy\">\n<p>This saffron cheesecake brings a golden colour and a delicate aroma to a German favourite. Quark and cream cheese create a smooth filling over a buttery biscuit base, while a small saffron infusion adds the finishing touch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"saffrona-summary\"><strong>Recipe at a glance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>26 cm springform tin \u00b7 Bake for about 50\u201355 minutes at 170\u00b0C conventional heat \u00b7 Allow time to cool and chill for at least 3 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<nav aria-label=\"Recipe sections\"><a href=\"#ingredients\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#method\">Method<\/a><a href=\"#tips\">Baking tips<\/a><a href=\"#faq\">Questions<\/a><\/nav>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Safran-Kaesekuchen-Cheesecake-mit-Safran-1.jpg\" alt=\"Golden saffron cheesecake with a creamy filling, served on a white plate\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>For one 26 cm springform tin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>200 g plain butter biscuits, crushed<\/li>\n<li>100 g butter, melted<\/li>\n<li>600 g quark, 20% fat<\/li>\n<li>200 g cream cheese<\/li>\n<li>150 g sugar<\/li>\n<li>3 eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 small pinch of saffron threads<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons warm milk<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)<\/li>\n<li>Optional: icing sugar or chopped pistachios, to serve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"method\">How to make saffron cheesecake<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Infuse the saffron.<\/strong> Steep the threads in the warm milk for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 170\u00b0C conventional heat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the base.<\/strong> Mix the crushed biscuits with melted butter. Press evenly into the base of the springform tin and chill while preparing the filling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix the filling.<\/strong> Stir together the quark, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla and lemon juice until smooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the saffron.<\/strong> Stir in the saffron milk, including the threads, and cornflour. Mix gently until evenly combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake.<\/strong> Pour the filling onto the biscuit base and bake for about 50\u201355 minutes. The edges should be set and the centre should still have a gentle wobble.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cool and chill.<\/strong> Turn off the oven and let the cake cool gradually with the door slightly open. Once cool enough, refrigerate for at least 3 hours before removing the tin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish.<\/strong> Add icing sugar or pistachios if desired, then slice and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"tips\">Tips for a smooth filling<\/h2>\n<p>Mix without beating in lots of air, and avoid overbaking. Cooling gradually helps the filling settle. For clean slices, use a sharp knife and wipe it between cuts.<\/p>\n<p>Quark gives this recipe its characteristic texture. A substitution can change moisture and consistency, so use quark where possible. Genuine saffron supplies colour without needing artificial colouring; a little goes a long way.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Can I make it ahead?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Making it ahead gives the filling time to chill and set. Keep the cake covered in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I strain out the saffron?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Add the milk and threads to the filling for even distribution.<\/p>\n<h3>Which allergens are present?<\/h3>\n<p>The recipe contains milk and eggs, and ordinary butter biscuits usually contain wheat. Optional pistachios add a tree-nut allergen. Check your ingredient labels.<\/p>\n<h2>More saffron desserts<\/h2>\n<p>Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-madeleines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">saffron madeleines<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-firni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Afghan saffron firni<\/a>, and explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saffron Academy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/buy-afghan-saffron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover Saffrona saffron for your next recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This saffron cheesecake brings a golden colour and a delicate aroma to a German favourite. 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