Cottage cheese casserole with raisins and semolina
6 servings
50 minutes
Cottage cheese casserole with raisins and semolina is a classic dessert of Russian cuisine that brings warmth and comfort to the home. Its roots go back to village traditions where cottage cheese was an essential product and semolina added tenderness to baked goods. The casserole turns out airy with a pleasant tanginess from the cottage cheese, sweetness from the raisins, and a vanilla aroma. Semolina makes the texture soft while baking gives it a golden crust. It is an ideal breakfast or dessert that pairs well with sour cream, honey, or jam. Cottage cheese casserole is nutritious, rich in calcium and protein, making it suitable for both children and adults. Its ease of preparation makes it a favorite dish for many families.
1
Mash the cottage cheese with sugar and milk. Melt the butter and add it to the cottage cheese. Add the egg and mix.
- Semi-fat curd cheese (9%): 500 g
- Sugar: 100 g
- Milk: 50 ml
- Butter: 50 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
2
Soak the raisins.
- Golden seedless raisins: 150 g
3
Add semolina and let it swell for about 40 minutes.
- Semolina: 100 g
4
Grease the mold with oil and sprinkle with semolina. Spread the cottage cheese mixture and level it. Top with raisins.
- Butter: 50 g
- Semolina: 100 g
- Golden seedless raisins: 150 g
5
Bake at 180 degrees for 40 minutes.
