Russian Cuisine
Cheesecakes with raisins
Cheesecakes with raisins is a classic dish of Russian home cooking, ideal for a hearty and cozy breakfast. Tender, airy texture of cottage cheese dough harmoniously combines with sweet flecks of soft raisins, creating a pleasant balance of flavors. Frying on moderate heat allows you to achieve a thin golden crust, inside which hides a juicy creamy core. The use of dry cottage cheese and a minimum amount of flour ensures that the cheesecakes will not spread on the pan and will retain their original shape.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 40 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cooking
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Russian Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- Protein
- 18 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 36 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Pour hot water over the raisins for a few minutes to soften t…
Pour hot water over the raisins for a few minutes to soften them and make them juicy, then dry them thoroughly with a paper towel. Mash the cottage cheese with a fork or rub it through a sieve until smooth, so that no coarse grains remain in the dough.
- 02
Add the egg, sugar, vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt to the cur…
Add the egg, sugar, vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt to the curd and mix thoroughly with a spoon until smooth. Pour in the prepared raisins and most of the flour, kneading into a soft, slightly sticky curd dough.
- 03
Dust the work surface with the remaining flour, shape the dou…
Dust the work surface with the remaining flour, shape the dough into neat round pucks of equal size and press them down lightly with the palm of your hand. The oval shape and even edges will help the cheesecakes to fry evenly on all sides.
- 04
Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil over a medium heat so th…
Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil over a medium heat so that the cheesecakes set immediately and do not stick. Place the pieces and fry until nicely browned on one side, watching the intensity of the heat.
- 05
Gently turn the cheesecakes over with a spatula, turn the hea…
Gently turn the cheesecakes over with a spatula, turn the heat down to low, cover the pan with a lid and cook until cooked through. The cheesecakes should rise slightly and become firm to the touch, signaling that they are fully cooked inside.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
Adjust spices and salt to taste. Use fresh products for the best flavor. The dish can be adapted to home preferences.
How to serve
Serve immediately after cooking. Additionally, sour cream, sauce, or fresh vegetables can be served.
How to store
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a pan or in the microwave.
Note
Difficulty of the dish: medium.
