From rich, fluffy ricotta cakes and tarts, to melting brie cheese fondues and salty baked feta, we have pulled together our favourite sweet and savoury cheese recipes for your enjoyment. There’s the classic pizza and pasta dishes, as well as fun cheesy creations like our pikelets and chocolate mousse. So invite your friends over, bring out the wine, and indulge in the world’s best comfort food.
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New York cheesecake
When it comes to cheesecake, we prefer to stick to the classics. This is the original, and still the best version of this gooey dessert.
Dark chocolate and ricotta mousse
This decadent chocolate mousse is easy to make and unlike some mousse recipes, it can be served immediately so there’s no waiting and salivating!
Baked bean and ricotta-stuffed mushroom
Breakfast worth waking up for.
Buttermilk mac ‘n’ cheese
This classic dish is delicious served with a leafy green salad.
Baked feta with roasted garlic, chilli and olives
This is a perfect sharing dish and delicious served with seeded flatbread.
Bacon and cheese omelette
Bacon, eggs and cheese – it’s a classic combo for good reason.
Gnocchi quattro formaggi
Once you know how to make potato gnocchi you’ll enjoy all kinds of pasta sauces – but nothing beats this classic four cheese sauce. Delicious!
Quinoa and seed cheese damper
This crusty bread is delicious whether served as the ideal side for your favourite soup or on its own with butter and golden syrup.
Silverbeet and ricotta dumplings
These tasty cloud-like dumplings swimming in tomato sauce are guaranteed to impress.
Gluten-free New York cheesecake
New York cheesecake is known for its creamy, satiny texture. It’s rich, dense and tall with a flat top – and this one is gluten-free for everyone to enjoy.
Ricotta, polenta and blueberry cake
A gorgeous golden cake made with polenta, ricotta and dark blueberries running though it.
Baked brie with pine nut dukkah
As it bakes, the creamy centre of this brie becomes infused with garlic. Topped with pomegranate molasses and pine nut dukkah, this molten cheese is a delight for the senses.
Caramelised leek and brie tartlets
Simple and satisfying bite-sized tarts featuring creamy brie and the sweetness of caramelised leek.
Raspberry and strawberry ricotta cheesecake
Indulge in this delightfully fresh and sweet raspberry and strawberry ricotta cheesecake; enjoy a slice for morning or afternoon tea!
Asparagus, cheese and tomato tarts
Topped with asparagus, melted cheese and roasted tomatoes, these moreish tarts are great on their own as a warm snack or paired with a crisp green salad for lunch.
Creamy four-cheese penne
Warm, creamy and hearty, this tasty four-cheese penne dish is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a family dinner on a cooler evening.
Ricotta and capsicum bake
This is delicious served warm or cold, so is great for picnics or a make-ahead lunch. Note
Goat’s cheese, mushroom and tomato omelettes
It’s hard to eat poorly when you’ve got a carton of eggs in the fridge, even if there’s little else around. Eggs represent very compact packets of protein and nutrients ready to be turned into a nutritious meal in minutes. Master an omelette then you can create a filling according to what you have on hand.
Asparagus and goat’s cheese party pizzas
Serve slices of this moreish pizza at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.