π₯ 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
π³ 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.
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1Preheat oven to 180Β°C. Grease a baking dish with butter and dust with fine breadcrumbs or semolina to prevent sticking.
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2In a large bowl , combine tvorog with sugar and salt . Mash well with a fork or pass through a sieve for a smoother texture.
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3Add eggs (separated
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4In 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 .
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5Pour into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden on top and set in the center
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6Let cool for 10 minutes in the dish before serving. Serve warm with sour cream , jam, or condensed milk.