Cottage cheese casserole with pears

8 servings

80 minutes

Cottage cheese casserole with pears is a delicate treat with a subtle vanilla aroma and fruity freshness. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where cottage cheese is often used in desserts. The casserole combines the softness of cottage cheese, the sweetness of pears, and the crunch of nuts, creating a harmony of flavors. Semolina adds lightness while cranberries provide a pleasant tartness. Baking gives the dish an airy structure and a golden appetizing crust. This casserole is perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert with tea. It can be served warm dusted with powdered sugar or chilled to enjoy its creamy texture. The taste is soft, moderately sweet with fruity notes, making it versatile and loved by both children and adults.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 402.6
• Proteins: 16.2g
• Fats: 22.2g
• Carbohydrates: 35.3g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 500 g
• Pears: 3 pc
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Vanillin: 1 tsp
• Semolina: 5 tbsp
• Butter: 150 g
• Walnuts: to taste
• Sugar: 100 g
• Salt: pinch
• Dried cranberries: 1 tbsp
• Powdered sugar: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the products.

2. Pour the cottage cheese into a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 500 g

3. Break 3 eggs into a bowl with cottage cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

4. Add vanillin and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vanillin: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt:  pinch

5. Put the butter in a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g

6. Melt it in the microwave (or any method convenient for you).

7. Pour the oil into the other ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g

8. Mix and add sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 100 g

9. Add semolina.

   Required ingredients:

   • Semolina: 5 tablespoon

10. Mix everything and blend until smooth.

11. As soon as there are no lumps — the dough is ready, it should be set aside.

12. Meanwhile, cut the pears and remove the cores.

    Required ingredients:

    • Pears: 3 pieces

13. Then slice them into thin plates.

14. Now place the dough in the baking dish and spread it evenly.

15. Arrange pear slices skin side down over the entire surface, pressing them in so they are level with the dough.

    Required ingredients:

    • Pears: 3 pieces

16. Chop the walnuts finely.

    Required ingredients:

    • Walnuts:  to taste

17. Sprinkle on top of the casserole.

    Required ingredients:

    • Walnuts:  to taste

18. Decorate with cranberries.

    Required ingredients:

    • Dried cranberries: 1 tablespoon

19. Bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees.

20. Crack the egg into a bowl and beat it with a fork.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

21. Take the almost ready casserole out of the oven, brush with egg, and return it to the oven for another 10-15 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

22. Let the casserole cool to stabilize a bit.

23. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

    Required ingredients:

    • Powdered sugar: 1 tablespoon

24. Slice and serve in portions.