Tvorozhnaya Zapekanka

πŸ₯˜ Ingredients

  • butter
  • fine breadcrumbs 1 tbsp
  • tvorog 500 g
  • sugar 80 g
  • salt pinch
  • eggs 2
  • egg whites 2
  • salt
  • raisins 50 g
  • sour cream

🍳 Cookware

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • large bowl
  • bowl
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
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Russian cottage cheese bake

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For a lighter, fluffier zapekanka, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks separately and fold them in gently at the end.

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 180Β°C. Grease a baking dish with butter and dust with fine breadcrumbs or semolina to prevent sticking.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl , combine tvorog with sugar and salt . Mash well with a fork or pass through a sieve for a smoother texture.
  3. 3
    Add eggs (separated
  4. 4
    In a separate bowl , beat egg whites with a pinch of salt to stiff peaks using a whisk or hand mixer . Gently fold into the tvorog mixture. Optionally fold in raisins .
  5. 5
    Pour into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden on top and set in the center
  6. 6
    Let cool for 10 minutes in the dish before serving. Serve warm with sour cream , jam, or condensed milk.

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