Cottage cheese casserole with cherries
6 servings
60 minutes
Cottage cheese casserole with cherries is a delicate and airy treat from Soviet cuisine, where simplicity combined with amazing flavor harmony. This dessert, known for its velvety texture and pleasant tartness of the berries, has become a favorite among many generations. The cottage cheese gives the casserole richness while the fermented baked milk adds softness and lightness. Cherries provide a bright fruity accent that turns each spoonful into true delight. The casserole is perfect both warm and chilled and pairs wonderfully with berry syrup or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s suitable for a cozy family breakfast, a gentle dessert after dinner, or simply to indulge yourself with something tasty and healthy.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Combine cottage cheese, flour, and eggs in a bowl. Mix.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 500 g
- Wholegrain flour: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Add ryazhenka to the obtained mixture.
- Ryazhenka (fermented baked milk): 400 ml
4
Mix everything until homogeneous, add salt and sugar to taste.
- Sugar: to taste
- Salt: to taste
5
Then sprinkle the berries (they can be coated in starch).
- Frozen sweet cherries: 400 g
6
Mix the mass with the berries (the berries may release juice, which won't interfere with baking).
7
Transfer the obtained mass to a baking tray or dish.
8
Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes at 180 degrees. You can check readiness with a toothpick.
9
Let it cool a bit and cut into portioned pieces. You can use powdered sugar for sprinkling.
10
Serve the casserole with berry syrup, mashed berries, or a scoop of ice cream.