Curd casserole with pear
4 servings
60 minutes
Cottage cheese casserole with pear is a delicate and airy dish from Russian cuisine that combines tradition and exquisite taste. Semolina gives the casserole lightness, while sour cream adds a pleasant creamy texture. Pears add fruity sweetness, harmonizing with the tartness of the cottage cheese. The baking acquires a golden crust while keeping softness and juiciness inside. This dish is perfect for breakfast or a light dessert, offering enjoyment with its rich flavor and aroma. In Russian families, casserole is a symbol of coziness and home warmth, and its versatility allows for experimentation with additions. The pears in this recipe make it especially tender and refined, turning a simple dish into a true culinary masterpiece.
1
Mix semolina with sour cream and let it sit for 15 minutes to swell.
- Semolina: 2 tablespoons
- Sour cream: 3 tablespoons
2
Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve. Add sugar, salt, and mix everything well.
- Dry cottage cheese: 200 g
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: pinch
3
Slice the pear into thin slices.
- Pears: 0.3 piece
4
Whisk the eggs into a foam.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
5
Combine semolina, cottage cheese mixture, and beaten eggs.
- Semolina: 2 tablespoons
- Dry cottage cheese: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
6
Grease the baking dish with butter. Place half of the mixture in the dish, then carefully arrange thin slices of pear on top, and pour the remaining cheese mixture over it. Bake at 180 degrees for 30-40 minutes until a golden crust forms.
- Butter: 20 g