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Творожник

Cultural Context

Творожник, a beloved Russian dessert, showcases the versatility of cottage cheese, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. Its origins can be traced back to traditional Slavic cuisine, where dairy products played a significant role. Today, variations exist across Eastern Europe, with each region adding its unique twist to this comforting cake.

RussianRUdessert
50 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 eggs
120 g sugar (≈ ½ cup + 2 tbsp)
vanilla sugar
a pinch of salt
80 g butter (≈ ⅓ cup or ¾ stick)
100 g cottage cheese (≈ ⅓ cup)
50 g yogurt (≈ 3 tbsp)
10 g baking powder (≈ 2 tsp)
about 150 g flour (≈ 1¼ cups)
100 g raisins (≈ ⅔ cup)
1 tbsp flour
powdered sugar for dusting

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: quark

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with less fat.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (≈ 180°C).

2

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 eggs, 120 g sugar, vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt.

3

Add 80 g of melted butter and mix well.

4

Incorporate 100 g of cottage cheese and 50 g of yogurt into the mixture.

5

Add 10 g of baking powder and mix until combined.

6

Gradually add about 150 g of flour, mixing until smooth.

7

Fold in 100 g of raisins.

8

Transfer the mixture into a 24 x 11 cm (≈ 9½ x 4½ in) pan.

9

Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes.

10

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlovenbaking pan (24 x 11 cm)

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Cottage Cheese CakeTvorozhnik
Local Name: Творожник

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