Assorted Curd Mini Casseroles

4 servings

80 minutes

Cottage cheese mini casseroles 'Assorted' are a delicate and aromatic treat of Russian cuisine that combines a variety of fruity and nutty notes. The history of cottage cheese casseroles goes back to traditional Russian dishes where cottage cheese was used in desserts and pastries. This version features an unusual combination of fillings: raisins, apple, carrot, banana, and tangerine, creating a rich and harmonious flavor. The light sweetness of vanilla sugar and powdered sugar highlights the milky tenderness of the cottage cheese. Casseroles can be served warm with honey or sour cream, and their mini format makes them a convenient treat for tea or coffee. They are perfect for breakfasts and cozy family evenings, offering softness and pleasant fruity freshness in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 640.8
• Proteins: 45.6g
• Fats: 20.3g
• Carbohydrates: 71g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 5 pc
• Powdered sugar: 150 g
• Cottage cheese: 750 g
• Vanilla sugar: 2 tsp
• Milk: 250 ml
• Raisin: 1 tbsp
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Apple: 1 pc
• Tangerines: 1 pc
• Cocoa powder: 1 tsp
• Bananas: 1 pc
• Cornstarch: 0.5 tbsp
• Potato starch: 0.5 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Separate the whites from the yolks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 5 piece

2. Add 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar to the egg whites and whip to a stiff peak.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 150 g

3. Add cottage cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, starch, and milk to the yolks and beat — first on low speed, then on high speed for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 750 g
   • Powdered sugar: 150 g
   • Vanilla sugar: 2 teaspoons
   • Cornstarch: 0.5 tablespoon
   • Potato starch: 0.5 tablespoon
   • Milk: 250 ml

4. Add whipped egg whites to the mixture and mix thoroughly with a spoon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 5 piece

5. Wash the raisins, dry them, and coat with flour. Finely chop the mandarin and banana, grate the apple on a coarse grater, and the carrot on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin: 1 tablespoon
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Apple: 1 piece
   • Tangerines: 1 piece
   • Bananas: 1 piece

6. Grease the baking pans with fat and dust with flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 150 g

7. Pour the cottage cheese mixture into each mold, then add the filling. One filling in each mold.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 750 g

8. After adding the filling, gently mix the mass in the mold with a teaspoon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 750 g

9. Place in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 1 hour, then leave the item in the oven for another 10 minutes.