Zapekanka (Ukrainian Cheesecake)

Zapekanka (Ukrainian Cheesecake) | March 17, 2025

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.

Zapekanka (Ukrainian Cheesecake) Recipe

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)