Fiadone is Corsica’s answer to cheesecake, made with brocciu — a fresh, delicate whey cheese unique to the island — and brightened with lemon zest. It’s a beautifully simple dessert that has been prepared on the island for centuries.
Ingredients
- 500 g brocciu (or fresh ricotta as a substitute)
- 4 eggs
- 150 g sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp eau de vie or brandy (optional)
Instructions
- Beat the eggs with the sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Crumble in the brocciu and mix until smooth, then add the lemon zest and brandy if using.
- Pour into a greased cake tin.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35-40 minutes, until golden and just set.
Let it cool before serving — Fiadone is delicious both at room temperature and chilled.
