Cheese, apple and pear casserole
6 servings
60 minutes
Casserole of cheese, apple, and pear is an exquisite dish of Russian cuisine that embodies a harmony of flavors. Delicate ricotta, tangy parmesan, and aromatic emmental create a rich cheesy texture, while apple and pear add fruity freshness and light sweetness. A hint of curry and herbs gives the casserole sophistication. Historically, casseroles were popular in Russian gastronomy as a convenient and hearty dish for family lunches. They were baked in ovens, enjoying a deep, cozy flavor. The combination of sweet and salty ingredients makes the casserole versatile—it is perfect for both breakfast and dinner. The casserole is served hot with a golden crust, attracting with its warmth and rich aroma. This dish is true gastronomic comfort in one bite!
1
Finely chop the onion and sauté for 5-10 minutes with 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan.
- Onion: 80 g
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
2
Peel the apple and pear, remove the seeds. Cut into medium cubes.
- Ranetka (crabapple hybrid) apples: 1 piece
- Conference pears: 1 piece
3
In a bowl, mix ricotta, parmesan, diced emmental, curry, eggs, pear, apple, onion, breadcrumbs (1 tablespoon), a bunch of chopped thyme and parsley, salt and pepper.
- Ricotta cheese: 500 g
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 3 tablespoons
- Emmental cheese: 150 g
- Curry powder: 1 teaspoon
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Conference pears: 1 piece
- Ranetka (crabapple hybrid) apples: 1 piece
- Onion: 80 g
- Breadcrumbs: 3 tablespoons
- Fresh thyme: 1 bunch
- Chopped parsley: 20 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground white pepper: to taste
4
Grease a square baking dish (side - 19 cm, height - 7 cm) with butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Place the cheese mixture in the dish. Form a smooth surface and place a few pieces of butter on top. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Breadcrumbs: 3 tablespoons
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Breadcrumbs: 3 tablespoons
5
Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 35–40 minutes. Serve hot.
