Easy Tvorog Zapekanka - Cherry Vanilla
A traditional Russian Breakfast Cheesecake - Tvorog Zapekanka - made out of farmer's cheese. High in protein and low in sugar, this zapekanka makes a perfect breakfast or dessert. Super easy recipe!
Servings: 4
Calories: 167kcal
Cost: $3-5
Ingredients
Cheesecake Base
- 200 g Farmer's Cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tbsp Rice Flour *see blog post for adjustments
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder optional
- 3 tsp Granulated Sweetener or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- pinch of Salt
Cherry Filling
- 1 cup Cherries frozen
- 1 tbsp Rice Flour or Corn Starch
Optional Topping
- 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all the cheesecake base ingredients, using a blender or a fork.
- Separately, coat frozen cherries in rice flour or starch.
- Mix the cherries into the cheesecake batter.
- Grease a small baking dish and pour the batter in. Optionally: top with sliced almonds.
- Bake at 350 F for 25-35 minutes, or until golden in color.
- Enjoy slightly cooled, or completely chilled after a few hours in the fridge. Don't forget the toppings!
Notes
All nutrition information is just an estimate, and will depend on the specific ingredients you're using.
Equipment you might need:
Optional toppings for serving:
- Sugar-Free Chocolate Sauce
- Chia Strawberry Sauce
- Nut Butter Dessert Toppings
- Coconut Caramel Sauce
- Organic Date Syrup