Zapekanka (Ukrainian Cheesecake)

Zapekanka is a traditional Ukrainian cheesecake made primarily with cottage cheese or farmer’s cheese, giving it a creamy texture and rich flavor. This dessert is often enjoyed as a sweet treat for breakfast or dessert and can be topped with various fruits or drizzled with honey.

Ingredients:

2 cups (500 g) cottage cheese or farmer’s cheese (drained if wet)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream or plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (75 g) raisins (optional)
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
2 tablespoons butter (for greasing the pan)
Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional).

Instructions:

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