Zapekanka is a Russian-style cheesecake made with tvorog (farmer’s cheese) or ricotta cheese. This delicious and simple dish is perfect for breakfast or as a dessert after lunch or dinner. Made with just three ingredients, it’s easy to prepare, and it can be served with optional strawberry or raspberry sauce. Use the structured ingredient and direction fields below for cooking. The recipe source is Delights of Culinaria.
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2
Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the pan.
- Step 3
Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the eggs and cheese until well combined.
- Step 4
Add 1 1/2 cans sweetened condensed milk and continue beating until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Step 5
Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and spread it evenly.
- Step 6
Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Step 7
Remove from the oven and let the zapekanka cool completely before slicing.
- Step 8
For the optional berry sauce, use strawberries or raspberries as needed and blend them with sugar to taste until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve. If preferred, bring the puree to a slight boil before straining.
- Step 9
Serve the cooled zapekanka with sour cream as needed and the optional berry sauce. Add as much sour cream or berry sauce as desired.
- Calories:420 kcal11%
- Protein:22 g16%
- Carbohydrates:42 g12%
- Sugar:39 g64%
- Salt:0.5 g5%
- Energy:1,757 kJ11%
- Fat:12 g11%
Zapekanka is a Delights of Culinaria recipe built around Tvorog, Condensed Milk, Eggs. This import keeps the source ingredient measurements and turns the preparation into clear Platea recipe steps. It is filed as breakfast and yields about 10 servings.
Use the structured ingredient and direction fields below for cooking. The recipe source is Delights of Culinaria.
