Zapekanka (Russian Baked Curd Cheese Pudding)
A soft, golden baked pudding of vanilla quark and raisins, lifted with whisked egg whites and served with soured cream.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.83 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 415kcal
- 30.4gcarbs
- 22.9gof which sugars
- 27.1gfat
- 16.2gsaturates
- 11.6gprotein
- 0.8gfibre
- 1.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease a 20 cm round baking dish with the butter.
- 2
Beat the quark, egg yolks, sugar, semolina, vanilla, lemon zest and raisins together in a large bowl until creamy. Leave for 15 minutes so the semolina swells.
15 min - 3
Whisk the egg whites with the pinch of salt to soft peaks. Fold a spoonful into the quark mix to loosen it, then fold in the rest gently.
- 4
Spoon the mixture into the dish and smooth the top.
- 5
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until puffed, golden and just set with a very slight wobble in the middle.
40 min - 6
Cool for 10 minutes (it will settle a little), then cut into wedges and serve warm with soured cream and jam.
10 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
