Cottage cheese casserole with dried apricots and prunes

4 servings

60 minutes

Cottage cheese casserole with dried apricots and prunes is a classic dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of cottage cheese and the sweetness of dried fruits. Casseroles emerged in Russian culinary tradition as a way to prepare a hearty and healthy dish without excessive complexity. Dried apricots and prunes add a slight tartness and rich fruity aroma, creating a harmonious flavor. Whipped egg whites give it special lightness, while cinnamon and vanillin add subtle spicy notes. This dish is perfect for breakfast or snack time; it can be served as an independent dessert complemented with sour cream or honey. The casserole is easily digestible, contains beneficial proteins and vitamins, and promotes digestion thanks to the dried apricots and prunes. Its simplicity makes it accessible even for novice cooks.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 108.6
• Proteins: 11.2g
• Fats: 3.1g
• Carbohydrates: 9.5g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 200 g
• Prunes: 25 g
• Egg white: 1 pc
• Dried apricots: 30 g
• Honey: 1 g
• Vanillin: to taste
• ""Activia Natural"": 60 ml
• Cinnamon: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Soak the dried apricots and prunes in water either overnight or in boiling water for 1 hour or 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried apricots: 30 g
   • Prunes: 25 g

2. We chop and blend, add everything to the cottage cheese and put in 2 tablespoons of Activia and honey.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 200 g
   • ""Activia Natural"": 60 ml
   • Honey: 1 g

3. We mix everything. In a separate pot, we beat the egg white and add it to the mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg white: 1 piece

4. We fill it with cinnamon and vanillin and mix everything. We put it in a silicone mold and place it in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes + an additional 5 minutes on the crust mode.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vanillin:  to taste
   • Cinnamon:  to taste