Žemlovka
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Žemlovka (aka zemlbába) is a deliciously sweet and fruity, mildly-spiced custard and bread-based dish from the Czech Republic.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup cold water
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 3 apples
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 eggs
- 4 oz. brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg , freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ lb day-old bread or brioche
- ½ cup quark or cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for the topping)
Instructions
- Place raisins in a small bowl, pour over the cold water, and soak for 20 minutes to rehydrate.
- Preheat the oven to 350F/180C.
- In the meantime, grease an oven dish with 2 Tbsp (20g) butter, and set aside.
- While the raisins are soaking, warm the milk over a low heat in a medium saucepan, then add the remaining butter, and stir until melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Peel and slice the apples, and place in a bowl with the lemon juice, making sure each slice is coated. Set aside.
- Add the eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla to a mixing bowl, and beat until smooth. Stir in the milk and butter, and beat again for another minute or so, to thoroughly incorporate.
- Drain the raisins, and discard the water.
- Slice the bread, and dip each slice into the custard. Gently squeeze out, and place a layer (including crusts) on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the raisins over the bread, then a layer of cheese, and then arrange the slices of apple on top. Pour over the lemon juice.
- Next, add another layer of dipped bread, and pour any remaining custard over the top. Sprinkle over 2 Tbsp of brown sugar.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
- Serve warm.
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