Cottage cheese casserole with rum and lemon zest

4 servings

60 minutes

Cottage cheese casserole with rum and lemon zest is an elegant dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of cottage cheese with the sharp notes of rum and the freshness of lemon zest. This recipe, inspired by Mediterranean dessert traditions, has a rich history: originally, cottage cheese casseroles were made in Italian families as a way to use leftover dairy products. The casserole has an airy texture thanks to eggs and sour cream, while sweet raisins add a pleasant sweetness. The aroma of vanilla sugar and lemon zest makes it particularly refined. It is perfect for breakfast or as a light dessert after dinner, complemented by a cup of aromatic coffee. A wonderful choice for lovers of Italian pastries that combines simplicity in preparation with exquisite taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 925.6
• Proteins: 60.8g
• Fats: 27.3g
• Carbohydrates: 105.4g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 7 pc
• Cottage cheese: 1 kg
• Sugar: 1 glass
• Sour cream: 3 tbsp
• Rum: 2 tbsp
• Semolina: 0.5 glass
• Soda: 0.5 tsp
• Raisin: 190 g
• Vanilla sugar: to taste
• Lemon zest: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Mix eggs, cottage cheese, sugar, sour cream, raisins, zest, add rum and pour in baking soda dissolved in vinegar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 7 pieces
   • Cottage cheese: 1 kg
   • Sugar: 1 glass
   • Sour cream: 3 tablespoons
   • Rum: 2 tablespoons
   • Soda: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Raisin: 190 g
   • Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
   • Vanilla sugar:  to taste

2. Grease the baking pan with oil and sprinkle with semolina.

   Required ingredients:

   • Semolina: 0.5 glass

3. Thoroughly mix the mass and place it in the mold.

4. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and bake for 40 minutes.