Russian Walnut Cherry Latkes With Cherry Applesauce
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
Description:
Indulge in these delightful cheese-based latkes, perfect for a luxurious breakfast experience. The accompanying cherry applesauce adds a tangy sweetness that complements the savory notes of the latkes. Prepare the sauce ahead of time to streamline your morning routine. These latkes are best enjoyed fresh off the skillet, so serve them immediately for maximum enjoyment.
Recipe Category: Breakfast
Keywords: Apple, Fruit, < 30 Mins, Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Dried tart cherry |
| 1 | Farmer cheese |
| 2 | Cream cheese |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla |
| 5 tbsp | Flour |
| 2 tbsp | Golden brown sugar |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/3 cup | Walnuts |
| 3 tbsp | Unsalted butter |
| 3 | Gala apples |
| 5 | Golden delicious apples |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 149
- Fat Content: 8.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 61.5mg
- Sodium Content: 64.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.4g
- Sugar Content: 9.6g
- Protein Content: 4.8g
Yield: 16 latkes
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cherries:
- Place dried tart cherries in a bowl and cover with hot water.
- Allow them to soak until plump, approximately 10 minutes.
- Drain the cherries and set aside.
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Prepare the Batter:
- In a food processor, blend farmer cheese, cream cheese, egg yolks, and vanilla until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Add flour, golden brown sugar, and salt. Mix using on/off turns until just blended.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and fold in the walnuts and reserved cherries.
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Whip the Egg Whites:
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, but do not overbeat.
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Incorporate the Egg Whites:
- Gradually fold the beaten egg whites into the batter in three additions until just combined.
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Cook the Latkes:
- In a heavy large nonstick pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Working in batches, drop the batter by heaping tablespoons into the skillet, spreading them into 2 1/2-inch rounds.
- Cook until the bottoms are golden brown, then carefully flip and cook until golden on the other side.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the latkes to hot plates.
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Prepare the Applesauce:
- In a saucepan, combine peeled and chopped gala apples with apple juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Cover and reduce the heat to low, allowing it to simmer for about 15 minutes or until the apples are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in cherry preserves.
- Mash the mixture with a fork to achieve a chunky consistency.
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Serve:
- Serve the warm latkes alongside the cherry applesauce.
- Enjoy the delightful combination of savory latkes with tangy-sweet applesauce, perfect for a decadent breakfast experience.
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Storage:
- The cherry applesauce can be made up to 2 days ahead, allowing for easy meal prep and convenience.
Enjoy the symphony of flavors and textures in these Russian Walnut Cherry Latkes, paired harmoniously with homemade cherry applesauce, for a breakfast treat that will delight your taste buds and brighten your morning routine!
