Cottage cheese casserole with dried fruits
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. To prepare a cottage cheese casserole with dried fruits, it's not necessary to add semolina to the cottage cheese mixture—flour is sufficient. Here's a little secret: it's better to separate the egg whites from the yolks, whip the whites, and then gently fold them into the mixture. You can use any dried fruits you like; I recommend soaking them beforehand so they become soft. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, prepare the cottage cheese mixture. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Set the whites aside for now. Mix the yolks with flour, cottage cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
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Step 2
Rinse the dried fruits and chop them finely, then add to the cottage cheese mixture.
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Step 3
Beat the egg whites and gently fold them into the cottage cheese mixture.
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Step 4
Grease a baking dish with butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Place the cottage cheese mixture into the dish and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30–45 minutes. Baking time may be longer, depending on the thickness and depth of the dish. Therefore, I always recommend checking the casserole for doneness with a toothpick, monitoring the aroma, and looking at the crust, which should be golden brown.
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Step 5
For a more festive presentation, you can sprinkle the ready-made cottage cheese casserole with dried fruits with powdered sugar and almond flakes.
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Step 6
I recommend cutting it into portion pieces when cooled; you can also decorate with nuts or the same dried fruits.