Latvian Baked Apples with Cottage Cheese
A simple yet delightful dessert featuring apples baked until tender and filled with a sweet, creamy mixture of cottage cheese, sugar, and often raisins and cinnamon.
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 medium Apples(firm varieties like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji)
- 200 g Cottage cheese(full-fat recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar(or to taste)
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 50 g Raisins(optional, soaked in warm water for 10 mins)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon(optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C). Wash the apples. Cut off the top 'lid' of each apple and carefully scoop out the core and seeds with a spoon, creating a cavity. Be careful not to pierce through the bottom or sides of the apple.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and optional raisins and cinnamon. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Fill the cavities of the apples generously with the cottage cheese mixture. Place the 'lids' back on top of the apples.
- 4
Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the filled apples on the baking tray.
- 5
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork. The cottage cheese filling should be lightly golden.
- 6
Serve warm. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or serve with a dollop of whipped cream or sour cream.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Choose apples that hold their shape well when baked.
- ✓If your cottage cheese is very wet, drain it slightly before mixing.
- ✓Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the apples and your preference.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the filling.
- Replace raisins with chopped dried cranberries or apricots.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup after baking.