Tvorozhnaya Zapekanka bakes fresh cheese with semolina into a soft Russian breakfast slice.
12 min prep 45 min cook 75 min rest
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Soak the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain them in a strainer.
Drain the tvorog in cheesecloth for 10 minutes and mash it with a fork. In a large bowl, mix it with the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
Add the semolina to the tvorog mixture and whisk for 1 minute with the raisins, then cover and rest for 10 minutes so the semolina absorbs moisture.
Grease the mold with butter, pour in the mixture, and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in an oven heated to 180°C for 35 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the center is set.
Let the zapekanka rest for 10 minutes after it comes out of the oven, then slice.
Transfer to a plate, top with sour cream, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
💡 Tip: If using strained yogurt or lor instead of tvorog, drain it through cheesecloth for 10 minutes, because excess moisture weakens the zapekanka. Vanilla is a classic Russian zapekanka signature and should not be omitted.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice the warm zapekanka onto a plate, top with sour cream (smetana), dust with powdered sugar, and serve with jam or honey.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~214
kcal calories
12
g protein
17
g carbs
11
g fat
12.6g
Sugar
0.3g
Fiber
151.1mg
Sodium
3.4g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (78%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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