Curd dessert with fruits and nuts
4 servings
35 minutes
This cottage cheese dessert with fruits and nuts is a vivid example of Russian culinary tradition, combining simplicity of ingredients and richness of flavor. The delicate cottage cheese whipped with honey and bananas creates an airy base, while the addition of citrus juice and vanilla adds refined freshness. A nut and date surprise at the bottom of the mold complements the composition with deep caramel notes, contrasting with juicy slices of pears, peaches, or mangoes. Baked at 180 degrees, the dessert acquires a rich aroma and light texture, perfect for serving warm or chilled. This dessert can be enjoyed as a standalone treat or alongside a cup of fragrant tea. Its simplicity in preparation combines with aesthetic presentation, making it a worthy decoration for any festive table.
1
Chop walnuts and dates finely with a knife and blend them with cocoa until smooth.
- Walnuts: 20 g
- Dates: 20 g
- Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
2
You can replace the surprise with crushed cookies by adding cocoa and a couple of drops of olive oil.
- Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
3
Cottage cheese, mashed bananas, and honey are whipped with a mixer or blender.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 500 g
- Bananas: 2 pieces
4
Add some lemon or orange juice and vanilla. Mix well.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Vanilla: 1 piece
5
We remove the core and skin from the pear, pit from the peach or mango, and cut them into even thin slices.
- Pears: 2 pieces
- Peaches: 2 pieces
6
We place the surprise at the bottom of the molds.
7
Then we spread the cottage cheese mixture on half of the mold.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 500 g
8
Place the fruit slices vertically, alternating and slightly pressing into the bottom layer of the cottage cheese dough.
- Pears: 2 pieces
- Peaches: 2 pieces
9
We spread the remaining cottage cheese mixture over the fruits.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 500 g
10
Sprinkle with orange or lemon zest.
- Lemon: 1 piece
11
Bake at 180 degrees for 30–40 minutes.
