Strawberry with cottage cheese
4 servings
90 minutes
Strawberries with cottage cheese is a delicate dessert of Russian cuisine that embodies simplicity and sophistication at the same time. Its creation history roots back to village traditions where fresh berries and dairy products formed the basis of nutrition. The combination of sweet, juicy strawberries with soft, creamy cottage cheese makes the dish light and refreshing. The slight acidity of orange juice adds a touch of refined zest, while vanilla sugar and whipped cream contribute airy tenderness. This dessert is perfect for summer tea parties, romantic dinners, or just cozy evenings. It can be served in individual bowls decorated with strawberry slices and orange zest, creating a colorful and appetizing treat that delights both in taste and appearance.
1
Wash the strawberries, set aside 4 berries for decoration, cut the rest into 2 or 4 pieces.
- Strawberry: 500 g
2
Peel the orange and cut it into thin strips. Squeeze the juice from the pulp. Add vodka and sugar, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Vodka: 4 tablespoons
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
3
Pour this mixture over the strawberries and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Strawberry: 500 g
4
Whip the cream with vanilla sugar until frothy.
- Vanilla sugar: 10 g
- Cream: 150 ml
5
Mix the cottage cheese with milk and cream.
- Cottage cheese: 200 g
- Milk: 5 tablespoon
- Cream: 150 ml
6
Place strawberries in 4 bowls, top with cottage cheese mixture. Decorate with sliced berries and strips of orange peel.
- Strawberry: 500 g
- Oranges: 1 piece