sweet shakshuka

Shakshuka is all the rage lately, it seems like everyone’s making it. Perhaps because it’s simple and easy and, let’s face it, photographs beautifully. This is my sweet version made with lots of different fruits cooked in marmalade. And instead of eggs, the holes are filled with a cheesecake-like mixture and cooked gently. Sweet shakshuka!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Start with a shallow casserole dish and pop onto a medium heat. Put in the butter and allow to melt. As soon as it’s melted, add the plums and start cooking through till just starting to soften.

Step 2

Add the strawberries, blueberries, cinnamon and marmalade, and mix through until the marmalade has dissolved. Lower the heat completely.

Step 3

Make the filling by putting the ricotta, flour, eggs and vanilla paste in a bowl and mixing well.

Step 4

Gently create four large dips in the fruit, then spoon the ricotta mixture into the spaces.

Step 5

Pop the lid on the dish and leave the cheesecake mixture to steam for 12–15 minutes on a low heat.

Step 6

As soon as it is cooked, take off the heat and sprinkle over the pistachios and passion fruit pulp.