Cottage cheese casserole with butter and raisins

8 servings

120 minutes

Cottage cheese casserole with butter and raisins is a classic dish of Russian cuisine, known for its delicate texture and delightful creamy-vanilla flavor. Historically, cottage cheese casseroles were made in homes as far back as the 19th century when cottage cheese was an essential part of the diet. The combination of butter, vanilla sugar, and raisins gives this dessert a rich yet balanced taste that is perfect for family breakfasts or cozy tea times. Semolina adds softness to the casserole while the added raisins bring a light sweetness and fruity notes. It can be served warm or chilled, often with honey or sour cream. This casserole symbolizes home comfort and simple yet delicious traditional recipes passed down through generations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 530.9
• Proteins: 13.2g
• Fats: 29.3g
• Carbohydrates: 35.8g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Sour cream: 3 tbsp
• Vanilla sugar: 3 tbsp
• Semolina: 2 tbsp
• Seedless raisins: 100 g
• Butter: 140 g
• Breadcrumbs: to taste
• Sour milk: 4 l

Cooking steps

1. Pour 4 liters of sour milk into a pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Strain the milk through cheesecloth (or a sieve) and squeeze well. Place the finished curd on a plate and let it cool. You can use about 500 g of store-bought cottage cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour milk: 4 l

2. Then we transfer the cottage cheese to a blender and mash it. We add 100 g of softened butter to the cottage cheese in the blender and mash well. We transfer it to a pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 140 g

3. Beat the egg with 3 tablespoons of vanilla sugar and add it to the cottage cheese with butter. Then add 2 tablespoons of semolina (or 2 tablespoons of flour) and 3 tablespoons of sour cream. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spatula. Add 100 g of washed raisins and mix to distribute the raisins evenly in the cottage cheese dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Vanilla sugar: 3 tablespoons
   • Semolina: 2 tablespoons
   • Sour cream: 3 tablespoons
   • Seedless raisins: 100 g

4. We place a baking sleeve cut along the seam in the cake mold, laid out like foil or baking paper (the sleeve will come off better). Grease the mold with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Pour the cottage cheese dough into the mold and smooth the surface. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of melted butter on top and lightly sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 140 g
   • Butter: 140 g
   • Breadcrumbs:  to taste

5. Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Let the casserole cool and then put it in the refrigerator.