RUSSIAN ZAPEKANKA

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This is a sort of Russian cheesecake, except it is made with farmer's cheese. I have not tried it yet, but it does sound interesting. Recipe & photo:grouprecipes.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 c farmer's cheese
2 eggs, separated
5 Tbsp cream of wheat (not instant)
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 c toasted walnuts
1 c sliced strawberries
sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine cheese and egg yolks. Mix in the cream of wheat and sugar.
  • 2. Add baking soda, salt, vanilla and melted butter. Mix well.
  • 3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff; fold into other mixture. Fold in the walnuts.
  • 4. Add most of the strawberries and mix in.
  • 5. Pour mixture into a buttered 2-qt. baking dish. Spread a layer of sour cream on top and decorate with more sliced strawberries.
  • 6. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven about 50 minutes, or until golden.
  • 7. NOTE: You may also add about 1/2 cup raisins, if you like. Add them with the walnuts.

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