Curd casserole with candied fruits
4 servings
50 minutes
Cottage cheese casserole with candied fruits is a delicate and aromatic dish from Russian cuisine that captivates with its airy texture and sweet, fruity flavor. Historically, cottage cheese casseroles were popular in Russian homes due to their ease of preparation and nutritional value. In this recipe, the classic cottage cheese base is enriched with bright candied fruits, dried cherries, and raisins, adding sweet and slightly sour notes to the taste. The casserole is soft and slightly moist inside with a golden crust outside. It can be served warm or chilled, complemented by sour cream, jam or fresh berries. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy tea time, it brings a sense of home comfort and warmth.
1
Mix cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, vanillin, salt, flour, and baking powder. Add candied fruits, dried cherries, raisins (pre-soaked) and mix again.
- Cottage cheese: 1000 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Vanillin: 1 piece
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 4 tablespoons
- Baking powder: 0.5 teaspoon
- Candied fruit: to taste
- Dried cherries: to taste
- Raisin: to taste
2
Grease the cake mold (approximately 10x25 cm internal dimensions) with butter, sprinkle with flour, and shake off the excess. Pour the mixture into the mold and level it.
3
Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees on the middle rack and bake on low heat for about 50 minutes.
4
When the casserole is fully browned, turn off the oven, let it cool, and carefully remove it from the mold. Then, if desired, cut it into pieces and place it on a dish.