Cottage cheese casserole with apples and cinnamon on kefir
3 servings
50 minutes
Cottage cheese casserole with apples and cinnamon on kefir is a delicate, aromatic, and warming dish that transports us to cozy evenings of Russian cuisine. Popular among Slavic peoples, the casserole combines the airy texture of cottage cheese with the tart freshness of apples and the warm, spicy aroma of cinnamon. Kefir gives the dough lightness and softness, while the addition of vanilla makes the taste exquisite. The golden crust formed during baking provides a pleasant crunch that contrasts with the tender core. This dish is perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea or a light dessert. Served with whipped cream, sour cream or jam, it becomes a true gastronomic delight. The casserole carries traditions of home comfort, uniting generations around the family table.
1
Mix cottage cheese, powder, egg, semolina, kefir, 1 spoon of oil, add slaked soda, and mix until homogeneous consistency.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 250 g
- Icing sugar: 3 teaspoons
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Semolina: 5 tablespoon
- Kefir: 150 ml
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Baking soda reacted with acid: 2 g
2
Preheat the oven and the baking pan, grease the pan with oil, and sprinkle a thin layer of semolina.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Semolina: 5 tablespoon
3
Cut the apple into cubes and add to the dough. Mix everything again.
- Apple: 1 piece
4
Place the mass in a mold, spray with vegetable oil, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at medium heat (180–200 degrees) in the oven for 40 minutes, until a golden crust appears on top.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon: 3 teaspoons
5
The most delicious is to serve with whipped cream, but it can also be served with sour cream, jam, or condensed milk.
