Farmer’s Cheese Cake with Raisins (Zapekanka)

Russian cheesecake
Russian cheesecake
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Ingredients

4 Eggs
20 oz Farmer's cheese
1 cup Sour cream
½ cup Cream of wheat
½ cup Sugar
1 tbsp Baking powder
1 cup Golden raisins

Nutritional information

324
Calories
14g
Fat
120mg
Cholesterol
358mg
Sodium
14g
Protein
36g
Carbohydrates
Ingredients

Farmer’s Cheese Cake with Raisins (Zapekanka)

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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:

Ingridiens for Farmer’s Cheese Cake with Raisins (Zapekanka)

Steps to make Farmer’s Cheese Cake with Raisins (Zapekanka)

1

Preheat oven and prepare baking pan

1

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.

2

Make batter

3

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.

3

Fold in raisins

1

Fold in 1 cup golden raisins and mix until evenly incorporated.

4

Transfer batter to baking pan

2

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.

5

Bake

35

Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

6

Cool

30

Leave the cake to cool at room temperature.

7

Serve

1

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!

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

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Athina

Perfect for my breakfast! Thanks for sharing!

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