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Prepared by: Dashuta
06/27/2014 Cooking time: 30 min
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Delicious cheesecakes can be made not only from cottage cheese, but also from sweet curd mass. These cheesecakes turn out very tender, soft and homogeneous, and making them is as easy as shelling pears.
A little history
Any housewife can cook cheesecakes from curd mass with raisins in the oven or on the stove. However, few people know that this dish appeared in Russia thanks to Peter I. The great emperor brought from his trips to Europe not only potatoes and tobacco, but also many other overseas products. Among them was a cheese that bore little resemblance to modern cheese. It was very soft and more like cottage cheese. Soon this species began to be called that. Ruddy, delicious cheesecakes made from cottage cheese (quick and tasty - these are their main advantages) instantly gained popularity among the Russian people. Housewives began to prepare them using the same technology as pancakes. Only with the addition of cottage cheese. The recipe has been passed down from generation to generation, and it continues to be popular today.
Other recommended cheesecake recipes
- You will be surprised, but cheesecakes without eggs turn out very fluffy, tender and incredibly tasty. I definitely recommend making them and checking it out!
- You can also make cheesecakes without flour. This cooking recipe is especially loved by those who adhere to a healthy diet.
- Modern housewives enjoy using new kitchen appliances, so I suggest you cook cheesecakes in a slow cooker, rather than in a frying pan.
- Fried foods are considered not very healthy, and if for some reason you cannot eat such food, then I suggest cooking “diet cheesecakes” in the oven.
- To compare with other recipes, I suggest you prepare cheesecakes from cottage cheese with semolina to see how fluffy and airy they turn out.
You have already seen that making cheesecakes from ready-made curd mass is much easier and faster than classic ones, and their taste is no worse. Write in the comments how much you liked my recipe and whether everything worked out for you.
What to cook from curd mass with raisins: ideas
There are a lot of options. From the curd mass you can make both breakfast and dinner, even a sweet dessert. Feel free to use your imagination and don’t be afraid to experiment. Experts advise you to prepare the following dishes from curd mass with raisins:
- Casserole. This is a tasty and tender dish that many people like to eat for breakfast. After all, cottage cheese contains a lot of protein, which gives you a feeling of fullness for a long time. Raisins are rich in carbohydrates, which fill the body with a charge of vigor and energy for the whole day. We are sure that your family, with joy and great appetite, will eat a nutritious cottage cheese casserole for breakfast.
- Curd muffins with raisins. Do you want to surprise your guests with an unusual dessert? Try making delicious and fluffy cupcakes. You can use dried apricots, prunes, or nuts instead of raisins. It will also turn out fantastically delicious.
- Cheesecakes made from curd mass with raisins (the recipe will be presented below). Lately they have become more and more popular, even surpassing such delicacies as pancakes and pancakes.
Required Ingredients
In order to prepare delicious cottage cheese pancakes quickly and tasty, you don’t have to spend a lot of money. Almost all the ingredients are freely available in stores and their prices are affordable. Also, making cheesecakes does not require any special culinary talents. So, you will need:
- Curd mass-200 gr. This is the main ingredient in cheesecakes, so buy only fresh, good quality product. Some people prefer homemade curd mass, but do not forget that it is fattier than store-bought. The calorie content of cheesecakes increases greatly.
- Raisins - 1/2 cup. It should be left overnight in a cup of water to soften it. You can also pour boiling water over the raisins an hour before preparing the cheesecakes. The main thing is to remember to rinse it thoroughly.
- Egg - 1 pc. You can take both chicken and quail.
- Sugar-2 tbsp. l. If you want to make cheesecakes more healthy and dietary, then use fructose or give up sugar altogether.
- Flour-2 tbsp. l. The wheat variety is best.
Recipe in a slow cooker
Prepare cheesecakes from sweet curd product in a slow cooker.
Required ingredients:
- mass with any filler (400 g),
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp. l. Sahara,
- 2 tbsp. flour.
Preparation:
- Mix the ingredients in a large bowl and add the sifted flour.
- Knead the workpiece and form balls.
- Turn on the frying mode in the multicooker, add vegetable oil.
- Wait 3 minutes. Fry on both sides until golden brown.
You can serve the dish with fresh berries, jam or honey. We recommend other delicious recipes using cottage cheese in a slow cooker.
Cheesecakes made from curd mass with raisins: recipe
Having prepared all the necessary products, you can start cooking. We present the simplest recipe for cheesecakes made from curd mass with raisins. The most important thing is to follow all the steps consistently:
- We start by taking the curd mass and mixing it thoroughly. You need to remove all the lumps to speed up the process, you can use a blender. Then add the egg, which we also beat thoroughly with a whisk until a snow-white foam forms. Mix it with the curd mass and add sugar. To give cheesecakes a unique taste and divine aroma, add vanillin. One sachet will be enough.
- Next, mix everything again until you get a mixture that resembles the consistency of a thick cream. Now add flour. There is no need to sift it. Flour is necessary so that the cottage cheese is not liquid, otherwise it will not be possible to form cheesecakes.
- Next step: take pre-washed and softened raisins. Add it to the resulting mixture. Mix well. You should have a thick dough. Let's move on to the final stage.
- Using a spoon, form small, round cakes. Pour enough oil into the frying pan. Let it warm up for five minutes. Lay out the cheesecakes and turn down the heat. This is necessary so that they can cook evenly on each side and not burn. Fry the cheesecakes until golden brown on both sides. In 10 minutes our treat will be ready. The aroma of the resulting cheesecakes can drive you crazy!
Basic recipe
This recipe can be considered a classic. These are fried without additives. Ingredients:
- Curd mass – 200 g.
- Chicken egg – 1 pc.
- Wheat flour (needed for the cheesecakes themselves and for breading) – 3 tbsp. l.
- Soda - a quarter of a teaspoon.
- Vinegar - half a teaspoon.
- Sugar - to taste, depends on the sweetness of the curd mass, salt - a pinch.
- Vegetable oil for frying.
Preparation
- Place the curd mass in a bowl, break the egg into it, add sugar - mix well with a wooden spatula or spoon.
- Add flour to this mixture.
- Quench the baking soda with vinegar and pour into the same bowl.
- Mix. The result should be a thin dough that is easy to scoop with a spoon. It should not be very liquid; it may form a heap in a spoon.
- Using a tablespoon at a time, place the cheesecakes on a plate with flour.
- Dip in flour, knead lightly with hands.
- Pour oil into a frying pan and heat.
- They are immediately laid out on a hot frying pan.
- Fry them over moderate heat.
- Ready ones are served with sour cream, jam, condensed milk, and any sweet sauce to taste.
Feel free to cook them with raisins, dried apricots, marmalade - everything will be tasty and interesting.
Secrets from experienced cooks
The best tips for making cheesecakes from curd mass with raisins will help you prepare this simple dish with an A+. It would not be a shame to place such a treat at the head of the festive table. Guests will definitely appreciate the cheesecakes made from curd mass with raisins and will take note of the recipe. However, do not be lazy and study the recommendations:
- If you want the curds to be more fluffy, add half a teaspoon of soda. The product will be more airy. Just don’t overdo it, otherwise the cheesecakes will have an unpleasant soda taste.
- Curd mass is often sold with a large amount of sugar. Be sure to carefully study the composition. You may not need to add sugar or you may need one spoon rather than two. Focus on your taste.
- Another tip: if the curd mixture turns out to be too liquid and it is difficult to form cheesecakes from it, then add more flour. Otherwise, it will not be possible to make cottage cheese products round and give them a beautiful shape.
Cooking steps
- Take a package of curd mass. It can be classic or with various additives, for example, raisins, dried apricots, blueberries, currants, etc. Place in a deep bowl and knead thoroughly with a fork.
- Add sugar (do not overdo it), chilled chicken egg, salt and vanillin. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Add wheat flour in small portions. We look at the density. You should get a fairly dense, but pliable, sticky dough. Depending on the quality of the curd mass, we balance the amount of ingredients to taste. In this case, you should not blindly trust the proposed volumes.
- We form small curd pancakes. To do this, scoop up a little base with a tablespoon and place it on a table previously sprinkled with flour. The result should be small, round “pucks” that are ready for frying.
- Pour 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil into the frying pan. Let's heat it up. Place the cheesecakes and fry on each side until beautifully golden brown. There is no need to additionally steam under the lid. The dish cooks incredibly quickly.
Serve with unsweetened, cool sour cream. This is the best combination. Those with a sweet tooth can use various toppings, for example, jams or liquid chocolate.
Liked? Then try to diversify the menu and make cheesecakes with banana. You definitely haven't eaten anything like this before.
Submission methods
Cheesecakes made from curd mass with raisins are one of the few dishes that are equally tasty both hot (from a frying pan) and cold. Some housewives deliberately leave the finished cheesecakes on the windowsill for 15 minutes so that they can cool slightly. This wonderful curd treat can be served either on a large, flat tray or in beautiful plates, separately for each person. Cheese pancakes are best combined with sour cream or jam. You can also pour hot chocolate over them. Children love to eat cheesecakes with boiled condensed milk and a glass of milk.
Recipe in the oven
For adherents of proper nutrition, cheesecakes made from curd mass in the oven will be a real godsend. They have beneficial properties for the body and are low in calories.
To prepare you will need:
- 400 g fat-free mass,
- 1 egg
- 15 g oat bran,
- 100 g coconut flakes.
- sugar substitute (optional).
Cooking steps:
- In a large bowl, knead the curd product, add the egg and bran. Leave the mixture for 15-20 minutes.
- Add honey or sugar substitute if desired.
- Form balls and roll them in coconut flakes.
- Place the blanks on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, bake the dish for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot with honey or jam.
The dish can serve as a good breakfast, providing energy for the whole day.