Cottage cheese Easter with candied fruits

Cookinero 28 January 2023

Have you ever cooked Easter cottage cheese with candied fruits? If not, then it's time to master our simple recipe! Bringing it to life will not require any supernatural skills from you, and the result will definitely not disappoint. The main thing is to find good natural cottage cheese without vegetable additives: the taste of the whole dish depends to a large extent on the quality of this ingredient. As for candied fruits, it is better to use citrus fruits, which, in our opinion, perfectly complement all other ingredients and give Easter cottage cheese a fresh, especially refined aroma.

How to cook Cottage cheese Easter with candied fruits

Step 1

Cottage cheese Easter with candied fruits

Prepare cottage cheese for Easter. To do this, wrap it in gauze and put it under pressure for 5-6 hours to remove excess moisture. Then pass it through a sieve twice. If the cottage cheese is poorly wiped, you can pass it through a meat grinder twice.

Step 2

Cottage cheese Easter with candied fruits

Pour half the cream into a small bowl, add the yolks. Heat the remaining cream in a saucepan, do not bring to a boil, then beat with a whisk. Continuing to beat, add the cream with yolks and cook over low heat, do not let it boil until the cream thickens. Remove from fire and cool.

Step 3

Cottage cheese Easter with candied fruits

Grind the softened butter for Easter with white sugar. Add thickened cream, butter with sugar and vanilla sugar to the grated cottage cheese. Beat with a mixer until a fluffy homogeneous mass is formed.

Step 4

Cottage cheese Easter with candied fruits

Rinse raisins for Easter thoroughly. If the raisins are very dry, they must be steamed in a water bath, and then dried with a linen towel or napkins. Candied fruits - lemon, orange, melon - finely chopped. Add raisins, candied fruits and vanilla sugar to the curd mass; mix thoroughly so that the additives are evenly distributed.

Step 5

Cottage cheese Easter with candied fruits

Line the inside of the bean bag with slightly damp gauze. This is done so that the Easter can be easily removed from the mold. Fill the form very tightly with the curd mass, cover with a saucer, put a light oppression on top and refrigerate for 10-12 hours. Remove Easter from the refrigerator, turn it over onto a plate. First remove the bead, then the gauze.

Cottage cheese Easter with candied fruits - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

While cottage cheese is traditional, you could try using ricotta cheese as a substitute. Make sure to drain it well to remove excess moisture, similar to the cottage cheese preparation.
Cottage Cheese Easter will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator, stored in an airtight container. Because it contains dairy, it's important to keep it properly chilled.
Freezing is not recommended as it can alter the texture of the cottage cheese and candied fruits, making it watery and less appealing upon thawing.
You can substitute dried cranberries, chopped apricots, or other dried fruits that you enjoy. Also consider using chocolate chips or citrus zest for a different flavor profile.
Yes, you can reduce the amount of sugar to your liking. Consider using a sugar substitute like stevia or erythritol, but be aware that it may slightly affect the taste and texture.
Cottage Cheese Easter is traditionally served chilled as a dessert or sweet breakfast item. You can garnish it with fresh fruit, nuts, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
You can use a colander lined with several layers of cheesecloth. Ensure the cheesecloth completely covers the inside of the colander to prevent the cottage cheese from seeping through.
Yes, this recipe is vegetarian-friendly, as it contains no meat or fish. However, make sure your rennet source for the cheese is vegetarian if this is a concern.

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