Best Russian Cheesecake Zapekanka Recipes

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RUSSIAN CHEESECAKE - ZAPEKANKA



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I asked a Russian coworker if there was a good Russian dessert for me to bring to a potluck. This is what he suggested. It is supposed to be served hot but it is good cold as well. If you do not like raisins, try blueberries or raspberries instead.

Provided by nightfall20252

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cottage cheese (small curd)
2 eggs
1/2 cup Splenda granular or 1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter (softened, divided)
2 tablespoons semolina
1 (1/3 ounce) envelope vanilla sugar or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon flour
1 cup sour cream
1 (1/3 ounce) envelope vanilla sugar or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons Splenda granular or 3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Drain cottage cheese in a sieve.
  • Mix sugar and 2 Tbsp butter. Add eggs, semolina and 3 tsp vanilla sugar.
  • Gently stir in curds then fold in raisins.
  • Grease a 9-inch round pan with butter, coat with flour. Carefully pour mixture into pan, smooth evenly.
  • Bake on middle rack for 30 minutes.
  • Melt remaining butter. Pour on top, spreading evenly. Broil for 5 minites to brown top.
  • Mix sour cream with vanilla sugar and sugar. Serve like whipped cream. (Dollop on top or on side).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.7, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 118.2, Sodium 383.1, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.5, Protein 13

RUSSIAN CHEESECAKE



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The recipe for this ckeesecake comes from the 1997 cookbook, BAKE YOUR CAKE & EAT IT, TOO!, a copy of which I received in the current Cookbook Swap from Tansy, my partner in New Zealand! Preparation time does not include the time needed for the cake to cool & chill.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup ground walnuts
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
24 ounces cream cheese
6 1/2 ounces ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs, separated
1 large lemon, juice & zest of
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup golden raisin (optional)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F & butter a 10-inch or 11-inch springform cake pan. Remove the base of the pan from the sides & lay a piece of parchment paper over the base, then replace the sides to hold the paper in place.
  • FOR THE CRUST: Use a food processor or quality blender to pulse together all the crust ingredients, forming a stiff dough.
  • Roll out the dough & press it into the bottom of the cake pan, then bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven & cool.
  • FOR THE CHEESECAKE: In a large mixer bowl, combine cream cheese, ricotta & 1 cup of the granulated sugar, beating with an electric mixer for 3 minutes or until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add the juice & zest of the lemon, along with the flour, & mix well until combined.
  • In another bowl & with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until they foam, then sprinkle the remaining half cup of sugar onto the egg whites while the mixer is running. When all the sugar has been added, turn the mixer speed to high & beat the egg whites until they are thick & glossy.
  • In yet another bowl, beat the cream until soft peaks form.
  • Fold the beaten cream, along with the egg whites, into the cheese mixture & combine thoroughly.
  • Pour the batter into the cooled crust, then (if using) sprinkle the sultanas over the batter & gently stir a few in so that they will drop below the surface.
  • Bake the cheesecake for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 300 degrees F & bake for another 60 minutes. Turn off the oven heat & LEAVE THE CAKE IN THE OVEN UNDISTURBED.
  • When the cheesecake has cooled, remove it from the oven & chill overnight.
  • Transfer the cheesecake to a platter & gently ease the paper out from under the cake.
  • Sprinkle the cheesecake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 158.3, Sodium 192.3, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 25, Protein 8.7

RUSSIAN ZAPEKANKA



RUSSIAN ZAPEKANKA image

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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