Cottage cheese casserole with raisins
6 servings
60 minutes
Cottage cheese casserole with raisins is a delicate and aromatic dish of Russian cuisine that brings warmth and comfort to the home. Historically, casseroles emerged as a way to use cottage cheese while preserving its beneficial properties and enhancing its flavor. This version adds semolina for a tender texture and raisins for a sweet, slightly caramel note. Sour cream makes the casserole especially juicy, while vanilla sugar adds a subtle spiciness. This dessert is perfect for breakfast or a light snack and can be served with jam, honey, or sour cream. The pleasant combination of tangy-sweet cottage cheese, airy dough, and soft raisins makes the casserole a favorite dish for the whole family.
1
Put the cottage cheese in a deep bowl.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 500 g
2
Break 2 eggs.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Add 5 tablespoons of semolina.
- Semolina: 6 tablespoons
4
Add baking powder.
- Baking powder (raising agent): 10 g
5
Add vanilla sugar.
- Vanilla sugar: 10 g
6
Add a pinch of salt.
- Salt: pinch
7
Add sugar.
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
8
Add 5 tablespoons of sour cream to the cottage cheese mixture.
- Sour cream: 7 tablespoons
9
Cut the dry raisins in half with a sharp knife.
- Raisins: 50 g
10
Pour with hot water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
11
Mix all ingredients until smooth.
12
Grease the baking dish with butter and sprinkle with semolina.
- Butter: 5 g
- Semolina: 6 tablespoons
13
Spread the mixture evenly and grease the top with sour cream. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees and bake for 40 minutes until a golden crust forms.
- Sour cream: 7 tablespoons
14
Enjoy your meal!
