Cottage Cheese and Apple Delight

This light and flavorful cake combines a crunchy biscuit base, a creamy cottage cheese filling, and a fragrant apple topping. A perfect blend of textures and natural sweetness, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion!


Ingredients

For the Base:

  • 250 g Lotus biscuits
  • Water (as needed)

For the Filling:

  • 3 tubs (approx. 750 g) of low-fat cottage cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons cane sugar

For the Apple Purée Topping:

  • 4–5 apples, peeled and grated
  • A handful of raisins
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2–3 sheets gelatin

Procedure

  1. Prepare the Base:
    • Crush the Lotus biscuits into fine crumbs.
    • Add a small amount of water to create a thick, moldable mixture.
    • Press the mixture into a cake tin lined with baking paper.
    • Pre-bake in an oven preheated to 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Filling:
    • In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, and cane sugar until smooth.
    • Pour the mixture onto the cooled biscuit base.
    • Bake at 150°C (300°F) for about 50 minutes until set.
  3. Prepare the Apple Purée Topping:
    • In a saucepan, cook the grated apples with raisins over low heat.
    • Stir in cinnamon for flavor.
    • Once softened, add gelatin sheets (prepared according to package instructions) and mix until dissolved.
  4. Assemble and Chill:
    • Pour the apple purée over the cooled cheesecake.
    • Let it set at room temperature, then refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Final Tip

For an extra touch of sweetness, drizzle the cake with a little honey or maple syrup before serving. Garnish with walnuts or almond slivers for added crunch!

Enjoy! 🍏✨🍰