Zapekanka Recipe
Russian style cheesecake with cranberries
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, granulated sugar, and eggs. Mix until smooth. Add in the vanilla extract and sour cream, and mix until well combined.
- 3
Add Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- 4
Fold in Cranberries
Gently fold the cranberries into the batter.
- 5
Prepare the Baking Dish
Grease a baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- 6
Bake the Zapekanka
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Allow the zapekanka to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.
