Cottage cheese casserole with cherries

6 servings

60 minutes

Cottage cheese casserole with cherries is a delicate and airy treat from Soviet cuisine, where simplicity combined with amazing flavor harmony. This dessert, known for its velvety texture and pleasant tartness of the berries, has become a favorite among many generations. The cottage cheese gives the casserole richness while the fermented baked milk adds softness and lightness. Cherries provide a bright fruity accent that turns each spoonful into true delight. The casserole is perfect both warm and chilled and pairs wonderfully with berry syrup or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s suitable for a cozy family breakfast, a gentle dessert after dinner, or simply to indulge yourself with something tasty and healthy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 300.9
• Proteins: 23.4g
• Fats: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 30.7g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 500 g
• Grain flour: 200 g
• Ryazhenka: 400 ml
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Frozen cherries: 400 g
• Sugar: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Combine cottage cheese, flour, and eggs in a bowl. Mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 500 g
   • Grain flour: 200 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

3. Add ryazhenka to the obtained mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ryazhenka: 400 ml

4. Mix everything until homogeneous, add salt and sugar to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

5. Then sprinkle the berries (they can be coated in starch).

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen cherries: 400 g

6. Mix the mass with the berries (the berries may release juice, which won't interfere with baking).

7. Transfer the obtained mass to a baking tray or dish.

8. Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes at 180 degrees. You can check readiness with a toothpick.

9. Let it cool a bit and cut into portioned pieces. You can use powdered sugar for sprinkling.

10. Serve the casserole with berry syrup, mashed berries, or a scoop of ice cream.