Phyllo Dough Ricotta Crinkle Cake
If you’re looking for a yummy and super-easy dessert, you’ve come to the right place! Our Phyllo Crinkle Cake is a delightful treat that you can make in no time. This dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort. With layers of crispy phyllo dough and a sweet, gooey centre, it’s a dessert that everyone will love.
No baking skills are needed for this one – just a few simple steps, and you’ll have a fabulous dessert ready to impress your friends and family. We’ll guide you through the process of creating this mouthwatering Phyllo Crinkle Cake step by step. It’s the perfect choice for a quick, delicious treat.
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Why this recipe works
Why does this Crinkle Cake rock? It’s pure magic! Layers of crispy phyllo dough, creamy ricotta (or curd cheese), and sweet yoghurt create a delightful combo. Baking makes it golden and delicious, and melted butter adds extra yum. A dollop of double cream takes it to dreamy heights. Perfect for celebrations and a breeze to make. The result? A tasty, beautiful dessert your taste buds will adore!
Ingredients
- Phyllo Sheets (Defrosted): These are thin pastry sheets that add a wonderful crunch to the cake.
- Melted Salt-Free Butter: Butter gives a rich and buttery flavour to the cake without the extra salt.
- Plain Yogurt: Creamy yoghurt adds moisture and a hint of tanginess to the cake.
- Ricotta or Curd Cheese: Creamy cheese that brings a delightful richness to the cake.
- Eggs: Eggs help bind everything together and give structure to the cake.
- Demerara Sugar: Sweet sugar for that perfect sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract: A touch of vanilla adds a lovely flavour to the cake.
- Double Cream (To Serve): Cream to make the cake even more indulgent.
Substitutions
- Phyllo Sheets: If you can’t find phyllo sheets, you could swap them for puff pastry or even croissant dough for a different twist.
- Butter: For a healthier option, you can use unsalted butter or a dairy-free alternative like margarine.
- Plain Yogurt: If you’re out of plain yogurt, Greek yogurt works perfectly or even a dairy-free yogurt if you prefer.
- Ricotta or Curd Cheese: Exchange ricotta with cottage cheese for a similar creamy texture, or go dairy-free with almond or tofu-based alternatives.
- Eggs: To make it egg-free, try using mashed bananas or applesauce for binding.
- Demerara Sugar: Light brown sugar is a great substitute, and honey or maple syrup can add a unique sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract: Almond extract or even a pinch of cinnamon can bring a different flavor twist.
- Double Cream: Swap it with whipped coconut cream for a dairy-free choice or Greek yogurt for a tangy note.
Variations
- Chocolate Lovers’ Crinkle Cake: Add cocoa powder and sprinkle chocolate chips between the layers.
- Fruit Delight Crinkle Cake: Layer your favorite fruits like strawberries or peaches, and a touch of cinnamon.
- Nutty Surprise Crinkle Cake: Mix in chopped walnuts or almonds and drizzle with honey or caramel.
- Citrus Zest Crinkle Cake: Grate orange or lemon zest into the filling for a fresh twist.
- Spiced Sensation Crinkle Cake: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom, and top with powdered sugar.
- Berry Bliss Crinkle Cake: Layer fresh berries and drizzle with berry compote.
- Savory Spin Crinkle Cake: Use feta, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes with basil or oregano.
- Nutella Crinkle Cake: Swirl Nutella between the layers for a chocolate hazelnut treat.
- Caramel Crunch Crinkle Cake: Drizzle caramel sauce and sprinkle crushed toffee or nuts.
- Holiday Spice Crinkle Cake: Add pumpkin or gingerbread spice and festive sprinkles.
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Step-by-step instructions
Making Phyllo Crinkle Cake Muachaka is so simple, you’ll feel like a pro! Just layer the phyllo, fill it with your delicious mixture, and let the oven do the work while you enjoy the process.
It may look like a fancy dessert, but it’s super easy to make. It’s the perfect dish that gives the impression of skillful cooking, without any of the stress!
Step 1: Lay the crinkled dough in the baking pan with the folds facing up. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the dough.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, ricotta (or curd cheese), yoghurt, and vanilla extract to create the filling.
Step 3 : Pour this filling evenly over the dough and sprinkle some more butter.
Step 4: Bake for 30-40 minutes until it’s wonderfully crispy and golden.
A full list of ingredients and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
Leftovers
Got some Crinkle Cake left? Store it smart! Slice, seal, and pop in the fridge for 3-4 days. Or freeze for later delight. Thaw, and enjoy the magic anytime.
FAQs
Phyllo Crinkle Cake (Muakacha)
Equipment
- 1 balloon whisk or hand mixer
- 1 bowl
- 1 baking pan 32 cm x 27 cm
Ingredients
- 1 package phyllo dough defrosted (typically 1 lb or 16 oz)
- ½ cup butter melted salt free, (about 3.5 oz)
- 2 cups plain yogurt or greek, (about 17 oz)
- 1 cup ricotta or curd cheese, (about 8 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar (about 5 oz)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
to serve
- double cream
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 180°C (356°F) or Gas Mark 4. Grease a baking tray that’s about 32 cm x 27 cm with butter.
- Put the crinkled dough into the baking pan, with the folds facing up.1 package phyllo dough
- Carefully pour melted butter all over the top.½ cup butter melted
- Now, for the filling! In a big bowl, mix eggs, sugar, ricotta, yogurt, and vanilla extract together.2 cups plain yogurt, 1 cup ricotta, 3 large eggs, ½ cup sugar, 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pour this yummy filling evenly over the folded dough.
- Pop it in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until it’s crispy and golden. For some extra deliciousness, drizzle more butter on top. 😋
- Serve with double cream or yoghurt.
This cake was so delicious! My family absolutely adored this recipe.
This phyllo crinkle cake is delicious and easy to make perfect with my homemade ricotta so yumm.
Phyllo crinkle cake is delicious and the perfect treat. I am going to make it more often.
I have always wanted to try baking with phyllo and this recipe was perfect for that! So easy to do and delicious. My family loved it!
This sounds delicious and I love that uses only a handful of ingredients. Can’t wait to try!
Such a fun, yummy dessert! I have made baklava numerous times and it was great to make another dessert using filo dough.
This cake looks so tempting with the layers of crispy phyllo dough and the gooey center and cant wait to try this soon !
This crinkle cake is so creative!! Loved it