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Cottage cheese casserole with pears

8 servings

80 minutes

Cottage cheese casserole with pears is a delicate treat with a subtle vanilla aroma and fruity freshness. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where cottage cheese is often used in desserts. The casserole combines the softness of cottage cheese, the sweetness of pears, and the crunch of nuts, creating a harmony of flavors. Semolina adds lightness while cranberries provide a pleasant tartness. Baking gives the dish an airy structure and a golden appetizing crust. This casserole is perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert with tea. It can be served warm dusted with powdered sugar or chilled to enjoy its creamy texture. The taste is soft, moderately sweet with fruity notes, making it versatile and loved by both children and adults.

Cottage cheese casserole with pears
Energy value per serving
Calories
402.6kcal
Proteins
16.2grams
Fats
22.2grams
Carbohydrates
35.3grams
Ingredients
8servings
Pears
3 
pc
Vanillin
1 
tsp
Semolina
5 
tbsp
Butter
150 
g
Walnuts
 
to taste
Sugar
100 
g
Salt
 
pinch
Cooking steps
  • Step 1

    1

    Prepare the products.

  • Step 2

    2

    Pour the cottage cheese into a bowl.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Curd cheese (tvorog): 500 g
  • Step 3

    3

    Break 3 eggs into a bowl with cottage cheese.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken egg: 4 pieces
  • Step 4

    4

    Add vanillin and salt.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Vanillin: 1 teaspoon
    2. Salt:  pinch
  • Step 5

    5

    Put the butter in a bowl.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Butter: 150 g
  • Step 6

    6

    Melt it in the microwave (or any method convenient for you).

  • Step 7

    7

    Pour the oil into the other ingredients.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Butter: 150 g
  • Step 8

    8

    Mix and add sugar.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sugar: 100 g
  • Step 9

    9

    Add semolina.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Semolina: 5 tablespoon
  • Step 10

    10

    Mix everything and blend until smooth.

  • Step 11

    11

    As soon as there are no lumps — the dough is ready, it should be set aside.

  • 12

    Meanwhile, cut the pears and remove the cores.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Pears: 3 pieces
  • Step 13

    13

    Then slice them into thin plates.

  • Step 14

    14

    Now place the dough in the baking dish and spread it evenly.

  • Step 15

    15

    Arrange pear slices skin side down over the entire surface, pressing them in so they are level with the dough.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Pears: 3 pieces
  • Step 16

    16

    Chop the walnuts finely.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Walnuts:  to taste
  • Step 17

    17

    Sprinkle on top of the casserole.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Walnuts:  to taste
  • Step 18

    18

    Decorate with cranberries.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Dried cranberries: 1 tablespoon
  • Step 19

    19

    Bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees.

  • Step 20

    20

    Crack the egg into a bowl and beat it with a fork.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken egg: 4 pieces
  • Step 21

    21

    Take the almost ready casserole out of the oven, brush with egg, and return it to the oven for another 10-15 minutes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken egg: 4 pieces
  • Step 22

    22

    Let the casserole cool to stabilize a bit.

  • Step 23

    23

    Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Icing sugar: 1 tablespoon
  • Step 24

    24

    Slice and serve in portions.