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Apples baked with cottage cheese and walnuts

2 servings

35 minutes

Baked apples with cottage cheese and walnuts are an exquisite and healthy dessert of Russian cuisine, combining the tenderness of cottage cheese, the richness of nuts, and the sweetness of honey. This dish traces back to traditional Russian recipes where baking fruits was used to create simple yet refined treats. Baked apples acquire softness and a rich caramel flavor, while the cottage cheese filling provides a creamy texture and a slight tanginess. Honey adds natural sweetness, and cinnamon brings warm spice. Walnuts add a crunchy note, complementing the harmony of flavors. Perfect for a cozy family tea time or as a healthy dessert for festive tables.

Apples baked with cottage cheese and walnuts
Energy value per serving
Calories
213.3kcal
Proteins
18.7grams
Fats
12grams
Carbohydrates
8.2grams
Ingredients
2servings
Sour cream
2 
tbsp
Honey
1 
tbsp
Icing sugar
 
to taste
Walnuts
2 
pc
Cinnamon
 
to taste
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Wash the apples, cut them in half. Remove the core as much as possible to add cottage cheese.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Curd cheese (tvorog): 200 g
  • 2

    Mix the cottage cheese with sour cream.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Curd cheese (tvorog): 200 g
    2. Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
  • 3

    Chop the nuts finely.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Walnuts: 2 pieces
  • 4

    Place cottage cheese in apples, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with cinnamon and walnuts.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Curd cheese (tvorog): 200 g
    2. Honey: 1 tablespoon
    3. Cinnamon:  to taste
    4. Walnuts: 2 pieces
  • 5

    Bake apples in the oven at 170–180 degrees for 25 minutes (until ready).