russian zapekanka

Name: RUSSIAN ZAPEKANKA
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup(s) farmer's cheese; 2 - eggs, separated; 5 tablespoon(s) cream of wheat (not instant); 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 pinch(es) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon(s) butter, melted; 1/2 cup(s) toasted walnuts; 1 cup(s) sliced strawberries; - sour cream, optional

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on May 19, 2013

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

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cook time 1 Hr 10 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups farmer's cheese
2 - eggs, separated
5 tablespoons cream of wheat (not instant)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
1 cup sliced strawberries
- sour cream, optional

How To Make russian zapekanka

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine cheese and egg yolks. Mix in the cream of wheat and sugar.

Step 2

Add baking soda, salt, vanilla and melted butter. Mix well.
Step 3

In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff; fold into other mixture. Fold in the walnuts.
Step 4

Add most of the strawberries and mix in.
Step 5

Pour mixture into a buttered 2-qt. baking dish. Spread a layer of sour cream on top and decorate with more sliced strawberries.
Step 6

Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven about 50 minutes, or until golden.
Step 7

NOTE: You may also add about 1/2 cup raisins, if you like. Add them with the walnuts.
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