{"id":111999,"date":"2025-08-13T20:36:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/?p=111999"},"modified":"2025-08-13T20:36:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:36:41","slug":"ukrainian-cheesecake-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/ukrainian-cheesecake-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukrainian Cheesecake Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This traditional Ukrainian cheesecake casserole, known locally as Zapikanka<\/em>, is light, airy, and delicate, with the texture of a cheesecake souffl\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can add any filling you like\u2014raisins, dried apricots, dried bananas, candied fruit, fresh or frozen berries\u2014it will all turn out delicious. In the morning, paired with a cup of aromatic coffee, it\u2019s pure bliss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ukrainian Cheesecake Casserole (w\/ Farmer’s Cheese)<\/h2>\n
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Light, airy, and irresistibly tender, this Ukrainian cheesecake casserole (zapikanka<\/em>) is a souffl\u00e9-style twist on a classic. Made with farmer\u2019s cheese, kefir, and semolina, it bakes up fluffy and golden, perfect with morning coffee or an afternoon tea. Serve it warm or chilled, with sour cream and berries, for a true taste of home.<\/span><\/div>\n
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