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Russian Blueberry Zapekanka (Cheesecake)

(mydeliciousmeals.com)Alena Tarasevich

A tasty, healthy and kid-friendly idea for breakfast or dessert. Originally Zapekanka is made with tvorog (Farmer's cheese), but living in the US I usually use ricotta cheese instead. A must try if you haven't already!

Russian Blueberry Zapekanka (Cheesecake)

Ingredients

4 tablespoons semolina
4 tablespoons sour cream
16 ounces ricotta cheese
2 eggs
3 tablespoons sugar (or maple syrup)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Yield:

cake

Prep time:

30 minutes

Cook time:

40 minutes

Total time:

1 hour, 10 minutes

Yield: 1 cake | Prep time: 30 minutes | Cook time: 40 minutes | Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Instructions

1. If you use frozen blueberries, let them stand at room temperature while you prepare the rest of the cake.
2. In a large bowl, mix together semolina and sour cream. Let stand for about 15-20 minutes.
Russian Blueberry Zapekanka (Cheesecake) photo instruction 1

Russian Blueberry Zapekanka (Cheesecake) photo instruction 1

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Add ricotta cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar and salt to the bowl. Mix well.
Russian Blueberry Zapekanka (Cheesecake) photo instruction 2

Russian Blueberry Zapekanka (Cheesecake) photo instruction 2

Russian Blueberry Zapekanka (Cheesecake) photo instruction 3

5. Stir in blueberries.
Russian Blueberry Zapekanka (Cheesecake) photo instruction 4

6. Transfer the cake batter to a cake pan. Bake for about 40-50 minutes, until the cake is set in the middle.
Russian Blueberry Zapekanka (Cheesecake) photo instruction 5

Russian Blueberry Zapekanka (Cheesecake) photo instruction 5

7. Let cool and serve. Best served when cold.
Russian Blueberry Zapekanka (Cheesecake) photo instruction 6

Products I recommend for this recipe

Semolina Flour

Sour Cream

Ricotta

Eggs

Maple Syrup

Vanilla Extract

Blueberries

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Guest November 21, 2020 12:54 PM

Hi. What size pan do you use and do you grease your pan prior to baking?

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Guest June 21, 2019 9:30 AM

Great recipes!!! Best one I have tried and I have tried several zapekanka! I told my Russian friend about the blueberries and she said that was a GREAT addition!!! The only thing I added was some almond extract in addition to the vanilla! It gives it a little extra umph. Still extraordinarily delish!!! Thanks for sharing it

Thanks for the comment

alenatrs August 9, 2014 11:39 PM

Thanks, jenifer, for the comment! I'm sure zapekanka with mixed berries will be even more delicious!

Tasty

jenifer August 4, 2014 9:27 PM

Simple but tasty! I think next time I'll add mixed berries to this recipe.

I made this zapekanka this

marianne September 15, 2013 1:49 PM

I made this zapekanka this morning. It was delicious. I made it as the recipe states and everyone loved it. Have saved it, will make it again for sure.