Cottage cheese casserole with prunes

4 servings

60 minutes

Cottage cheese casserole with prunes is a delicate treat of Russian cuisine, filled with the warmth and comfort of home. Its roots trace back to traditional recipes of baked cottage cheese dishes popular in Russia since ancient times. Prunes add a special sweetness with a slight tartness to the casserole, while bran enhances its nutritional value, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or a light dessert. The airy texture of the cottage cheese, the tenderness of whipped egg whites, and the aroma of vanilla make the dish wonderfully appetizing. It is delightful both hot and chilled and pairs perfectly with tea or coffee. The simplicity of preparation and availability of ingredients make cottage cheese casserole with prunes a beloved dish for many generations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 72
• Proteins: 10.9g
• Fats: 1.9g
• Carbohydrates: 2.6g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Soft low-fat cottage cheese: 200 g
• Oat bran: 2 tbsp
• Wheat bran: 1 tbsp
• Dried fruits: to taste
• Sugar substitute: to taste

Cooking steps

1. In a blender, mix cottage cheese, yolk, and bran. Separately, whip the egg white into a thick foam, then add a sweetener or vanilla to the mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soft low-fat cottage cheese: 200 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Oat bran: 2 tablespoons
   • Wheat bran: 1 tablespoon
   • Sugar substitute:  to taste

2. You can add any dried fruits to taste (the picture shows prunes), almonds, dried pineapple, raisins (however, raisins may burn, so I recommend keeping an eye on them).

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried fruits:  to taste

3. Send to the oven at 180 degrees for 30-35 minutes.