Curd and apple casserole with cranberries
4 servings
25 minutes
Cottage cheese-apple casserole with cranberries is a harmonious blend of tender cottage cheese, juicy apples, and the bright tartness of cranberries. Inspired by European culinary traditions, it evokes cozy family evenings over a cup of tea. The casserole has a soft texture where the airy cottage cheese mass is complemented by fruity freshness. The light tartness of cranberries gives it a pronounced flavor, while semolina makes the structure denser. This dish is perfect for breakfast or dessert, especially when paired with vanilla sauce or powdered sugar. An ideal option for those who appreciate the balance between healthiness and sophistication. A wonderful choice for a cozy home treat that can be served warm or chilled.
1
Peel the apples, remove the core, and slice them thinly. Mix with dried cranberries, drizzle with orange juice, and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Apple: 4 pieces
- Dried cranberries: 4 tablespoons
- Orange juice: 75 ml
2
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Mix eggs, pear puree, cottage cheese, lemon zest, salt, and semolina until smooth. Separate the cranberries from the apples and mix them into the cottage cheese mixture. Pour it into a greased form, evenly distribute apple slices vertically and partially immerse them in the batter. Bake the casserole for 40 minutes in the oven. Then remove and optionally sprinkle with powdered sugar. It can be served with vanilla sauce.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Pear puree: 100 g
- Low-fat cottage cheese: 500 g
- Lemon zest: 0.5 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
- Semolina: 6 tablespoons
- Dried cranberries: 4 tablespoons