Looking for a savoury twist on a classic dessert? This Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Cheesecake is a unique, Mediterranean-inspired recipe that’s perfect for parties, family dinners, or anyone following a healthy diet in Malta. With a crunchy walnut and sesame seed base, creamy cheese filling, and a topping of caramelised onions and mushrooms, it’s a treat that balances flavour and nutrition.
This dish isn’t just delicious — it can also be adapted to suit a slimming or weight loss plan by using lighter dairy options, making it a great fit for health-conscious food lovers in Malta.
serve 8
Ingredients
For the Base
- 0.5 cup walnuts, coarsely crushed
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 5 tbsp melted butter
For the Filling
- 1.5 cup cream cheese
- 3 tbsp fresh cream
- 2 tbsp cornflour mixed with 4 tbsp milk ( for a low carb version replace with 1 egg and 2 egg whites)
- 1 tsp salt
For the Caramelised Topping
- 1 tbsp butter
- 8–10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- Salt to taste
- 8–10 mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp chilli flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Base
- Mix walnuts, breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, and melted butter.
- Transfer to a parchment-lined mould, press flat, and bake at 180°C for 10 minutes.
- Make the Filling
- Combine cream cheese, fresh cream, cornflour mix (or eggs) and salt until smooth.
- Caramelise the Onions & Mushrooms
- Heat butter in a pan. Add garlic and onion, sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add salt, mushrooms, oregano, and chilli flakes. Cook until caramelised.
- Assemble & Bake
- Stir half of the mushroom-onion mix into the cheese filling.
- Pour into the baked crust. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes or until set.
- Serve & Enjoy
- Demould, garnish with the remaining mushroom topping and pistachios.
- Slice, serve warm, and enjoy this wholesome, nutrition-packed dish.
Nutrition & Weight Loss Benefits
- Walnuts & Sesame Seeds – Provide healthy fats and minerals for balanced energy.
- Mushrooms & Onions – Low-calorie, fibre-rich ingredients that support slimming and weight loss.
- Dairy Proteins – Support muscle maintenance while keeping the recipe creamy and satisfying.
- Mediterranean Flavours – Perfectly suited for those following a diet plan in Malta.
