Tvorog on Cookery-Shmookery

Adjarian Khachapuri

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Adjarian khachapuri are open, boat-shaped breads with a cheese filling and an egg. This version uses tvorog (quark or farmer cheese) and feta for the filling.

Homemade Tvorog in a Multicooker

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Homemade tvorog, a fresh cheese also known as quark, is made from kefir and sour cream by heating them gently in a multicooker. Once the whey has drained, the cheese is refrigerated overnight.

Mannik with Tvorog and Raisins

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Mannik (article in Russian) with tvorog and raisins is made with yogurt or kefir. The batter can rest briefly before baking to allow the semolina to absorb moisture.

Tvorog Cake with Quince, Nuts and Seeds

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A tvorog cake with thin slices of quince, dried fruit, nuts and seeds. You can use apple instead of quince and flour instead of semolina.

Tvorog Doughnuts

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Doughnuts made from soft tvorog dough with raisins or cranberries. Add the flour gradually so the dough can be shaped without becoming dense.

Tvorog Rolls with Nuts and Dried Fruit

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

These small rolls are made with tvorog (quark or farmer cheese) dough and a filling of nuts and dried fruit. Raisins, dried cranberries or prunes work well in the filling.