Cottage cheese casserole with apples
4 servings
50 minutes
Cottage cheese casserole with apples is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine, loved by many for its tender texture and harmonious blend of sweet cottage cheese and the light tartness of apples. Since ancient times, casseroles have been made in homes, becoming a symbol of home comfort and care. This recipe embodies traditions by combining soft cottage cheese, airy egg whites, and fragrant apple. A light hint of vanilla and the tenderness of semolina make the casserole especially delicious. It can be served warm with a cup of tea or compote or chilled for a denser structure perfect for breakfast or dessert. The casserole is not only nutritious but also versatile – it delights both children and adults with every bite.
1
We pass the cottage cheese through a sieve.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 400 g
2
Separate the eggs into yolks and whites, mix the yolks with sugar, add to the cottage cheese, and mix.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 5 tablespoon
3
Next, mix melted butter, semolina, and vanilla sugar into the cottage cheese mixture. Whip the egg whites into a strong foam and gently combine with the cottage cheese mixture.
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Semolina: 4 tablespoons
- Vanilla sugar: to taste
4
We cut the apple into thin slices. In a baking dish, previously greased with oil or lined with parchment paper, we place a layer of cottage cheese mixture. Then a portion of the sliced apples, followed by the remaining cottage cheese mixture, and finally, we immerse the leftover apple slices into the cottage cheese layer in a random order.
- Apple: 1 piece
5
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes.
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
