Traditional Northamptonshire Towcester Curd Cheesecake

Line a tart tin with shortcrust pastry.

For the filling: Mix fresh cheese curd (or pass cottage cheese through a sieve) with melted butter, sugar, and egg yolks.

Add plenty of currants and a generous grating of fresh nutmeg.

Whisk egg whites until stiff and gently fold into the mixture to lighten it.

Pour into the pastry case and bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes until the center is set.

Allow to cool completely before slicing.