Cherry Curd Cake

12 servings

100 minutes

Cherry cheesecake is a refined delicacy from Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of cottage cheese, the freshness of cherries, and the lightness of airy dough. Its origin is linked to the long-standing traditions of making cottage cheese casseroles that were popular in homes across Russia. The sweet-sour taste of cherries harmoniously complements the softness of the cheese structure, creating a rich and intense flavor. Thanks to semolina and vanilla pudding, the pastry acquires a special lightness, while the egg white mixture makes it airy and melt-in-the-mouth. Cherry cheesecake is perfect for a cozy family breakfast or as an exquisite dessert with tea or coffee. Before serving, it is dusted with powdered sugar, adding a final touch to this delightful treat.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 169.3
• Proteins: 9.4g
• Fats: 6.3g
• Carbohydrates: 18.8g

Ingredients

• Frozen cherries: 250 g
• Butter: 70 g
• Sugar: 100 g
• Vanilla sugar: 6 g
• Lemon juice: 2 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Semolina: 2 tbsp
• Baking powder: 6 g
• Vanilla Pudding: 40 g
• Diet cottage cheese: 500 g
• Powdered sugar: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Thaw the cherries, drain in a sieve or colander, and let the liquid completely drain.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen cherries: 250 g

2. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Leave the butter at room temperature for 30 minutes, then mash with a fork and beat with 50 g of sugar. Add vanilla sugar, lemon juice, and mix with a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 70 g
   • Sugar: 100 g
   • Vanilla sugar: 6 g
   • Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons

3. Separate the egg yolks from the whites and mix them with the butter and sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

4. Mix semolina with baking powder and pudding mix, combine with egg-butter mixture and beat with a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Semolina: 2 tablespoons
   • Baking powder: 6 g
   • Vanilla Pudding: 40 g

5. Whip the egg whites well with the remaining sugar.

6. Carefully add cherries, cottage cheese, and whipped egg whites to the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen cherries: 250 g
   • Diet cottage cheese: 500 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

7. Place the resulting mass in a greased mold and put it in the oven for 1 hour. To prevent the top from burning, cover it with foil after 30 minutes.

8. Take the finished cheesecake out of the oven and leave it in the mold for another 20 minutes. Then carefully transfer it to a plate and let it cool completely.

9. Before serving, sprinkle the cheesecake with powdered sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 1 tablespoon