This Farmer’s Cheese Cake with Raisins (Zapekanka) recipe is a scrumptious cheesecake with Russian roots. Delicately sweet and speckled with plump raisins, this tasty cake is made using fresh farmer’s cheese. Though mild in flavor, farmer’s cheese brings richness and creaminess to this cheesecake and makes it taste absolutely delicious. The recipe is easy to vary. You can sub the golden raisins for cranberries, dried cherries, currants, or whatever dried fruit you have at hand. Add vanilla extract or orange zest, or both if you wish. Personally, I like to keep it simple and add just golden raisins for a fruity and sweet-tart flavor.
Today I want to share with you my family’s authentic recipe that brings me back to my childhood. It is easy to make and requires just a few ingredients you might even have around. It is also budget and family-friendly. Enjoy this Russian cheesecake topped with fresh berries, if you wish, as a simple dessert or even for breakfast!
To make Farmer’s Cheese Cake with Raisins (Zapekanka), you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 375 °F and line an 8x12-inch or 9-inch round baking pan with parchment paper alternatively generously spray it with cooking spray.
In a blender, combine 4 eggs, 20 ounces farmer's cheese, 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup cream of wheat, ½ cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon baking powder and pulse a few times until completely smooth with no lumps.
Fold in 1 cup golden raisins and mix until evenly incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Leave the cake to cool at room temperature.
Slice and serve warm or cold.
This Farmer’s Cheese Cake with Raisins (Zapekanka) is a delicious recipe that is so easy to make! If you try this recipe, please share it using the hashtag #cookmerecipes or by tagging @cookmerecipes on Instagram!
Delicious! I made this cream, cheesecakey goodness for brunch and it was a hit! It reminds me of my grandma who used to make it. So easy, just mixed, baked, and yum! The golden raisins add a perfect touch. Can’t wait to make it again!
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This zapekanka is such a nostalgic treat for me! The farmer’s cheese makes it creamy and the raisins add just the right sweetness. I whipped it up for brunch, and my friends loved it. Def gonna make it again for my next get-together
This recipe took me back to grandma’s kitchen. So easy and delish with raisins. Mmm!
Delicious. Made this for my kids' school event and they loved it. Reminds me of my grandmother's cooking.
This zapekanka reminded me of my grandma's kitchen, full of love and warmth. Perfect for breakfast or dessert. Loved it
My mom made this for breakfast, it’s so easy! Loved the golden raisins too.
OMG this zapekanka is lit! I made it for brunch, and my hubby was soooo impressed! Super easy and delish!!!
Hice esta receta y me recordo a las tardes con mi abuela. Deliciosa y sencilla!
This cheesecake was great! Brought back memories of my grandma's kitchen.
Yummy! This recipe reminded me of my grandma’s baking. The raisins are juicy and the cheese is creamy—deliciousness overload!
This Farmer’s Cheese Cake with Raisins is simply great! It reminded me of my childhood when my mom used to make it for breakfast. Easy to make and a hit with my kids too!
This recipe is amazing. I made it for a friend’s dinner, and he loved every bite. It reminded me of my grandmother’s cooking, so simple yet so delicious. The raisins add perfect sweetness.
This cheese cake took me back to my mom's kitchen. So easy and yummy.
Perfect for my breakfast! Thanks for sharing!
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