Curd casserole with apples without flour and semolina
6 servings
60 minutes
Cottage cheese casserole with apples is a delicate, airy dessert from Russian cuisine that has become a beloved treat for many generations. Its roots go back to the traditions of village baking where cottage cheese is the main character in many dishes. In this variation, flour and semolina are excluded, making the casserole light and dietary. The delicate cottage cheese flavor complemented by the sweetness of honey combines with the light tartness of apples to create a harmony of tastes. Whipped egg whites give the structure airiness while cinnamon adds a warm aroma. This is an ideal dish for family breakfast or a cozy evening. The casserole is good both warm and chilled, and its ease of preparation makes it accessible even for novice cooks.
1
Separate the yolks from the whites. Whisk the yolks with 2 tablespoons of honey until light in color.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
2
Soften the cottage cheese. Add 4 tablespoons of honey and pour in the yolk mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 600 g
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
3
Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt and a few drops of lemon until stiff white peaks form.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Salt: pinch
- Lemon juice: to taste
4
Gently fold the egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture.
5
Grease the mold with butter, pour the entire mixture into the mold.
- Butter: 5 g
6
Slice the apples thinly and place them on top of the casserole.
- Apple: 2 pieces
7
Send to a preheated oven at 200 degrees and bake for 30-40 minutes at 170 degrees.
8
After baking, leave in the oven for 15 minutes. Then cool at room temperature and it can be served. Or leave in the fridge for an hour or overnight, in the morning you'll have a tasty, hearty diet breakfast.
9
You can sprinkle with cinnamon and decorate with mint.
- Cinnamon: to taste
