Russian Walnut Cherry Latkes With Cherry Applesauce

Name: Russian Walnut Cherry Latkes With Cherry Applesauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup dried tart cherry; 1 (7 1/2 ounce) package farmer cheese, drained; 2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature; 4 large eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 5 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons golden brown sugar, packed; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup finely chopped walnuts; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 5 gala apples or 5 golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces; ¼ cup unsweetened apple juice; ¼ cup cherry preserves

Servings: persons

¼ cup dried tart cherry
1 (7 1/2 ounce) package farmer cheese, drained
2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
4 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar, packed
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 gala apples or 5 golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
¼ cup unsweetened apple juice
¼ cup cherry preserves

1
Place cherries in a bowl with enough hot water to cover.
2
Soak until plump (about 10 minutes); drain and set aside.
3
Blend cheese, egg yolks and vanilla in a processor just until smooth - about 30 seconds.
4
Add the flour, sugar and salt and mix in using on/off turns, just until blended.
5
Transfer to a large bowl, and mix in the walnuts and reserved cherries.
6
Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
7
Gradually fold beaten eggs into batter, in three additions.
8
Melt 1 Tbs butter with 1 Tbs oil in heavy large nonstick pan, until hot, but not smoking.
9
Working in batches, drop batter by heaping Tbs into skillet, and spread to 2 1/2-inch rounds.
10
Cook until bottoms are golden; then turn and cook until golden on other side.
11
Using slotted spoon, transfer latkes to hot plates.
12
Add more butter and oil as necessary, and allow to get hot before adding more batter.
13
Serve with the applesauce.
14
To make the sauce, combine apples and juice in saucepan.
15
Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
16
Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for about 15 minutes until apples are tender.
17
Remove from heat, and stir in cherry preserves.
18
Mash with a fork to a chunky mixture.
19
Can be made up to 2 days ahead.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup dried tart cherry, 1 (7 1/2 ounce) package farmer cheese, drained, 2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature, 4 large eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Russian Walnut Cherry Latkes With Cherry Applesauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!