Cannelloni with cheese, coconut, and raspberry jam
Cannelloni with cheese, coconut, and raspberry jam – a delicious recipe that combines textures and flavors in a surprising way. This unique combination was inspired by Corinuța, who brought a touch of creativity to our kitchen by using poppy seeds instead of coconut. Each variant has its charm, but today we focus on this sweet recipe, perfect for desserts or even to impress guests at a festive meal.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 60 minutes
Number of servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 cannelloni tubes
- 3 tablespoons sweet cow cheese
- 3 tablespoons coconut flakes
- 2 eggs
- 5 tablespoons extra fine sugar
- 50-70 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 tablespoons raw sugar
- 2 tablespoons raspberry jam
- Fresh raspberries for decoration
- 1 small cube of butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
Step by step for a perfect dessert:
1. Preparing the dish: Start by preparing a heat-resistant dish. Grease it with a small cube of butter and dust it with a little flour. This will help prevent the dessert from sticking and make serving easier.
2. Cheese cream: In a bowl, mash the cow cheese with a fork. Add the egg yolk, coconut flakes, and 2 tablespoons of extra fine sugar. Mix well until you obtain a homogeneous composition.
3. Preparing the egg white foam: In another bowl, beat the egg white with a fork until it becomes frothy. Gradually add the 3 tablespoons of extra fine sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture becomes slightly firm, but you should not achieve a meringue.
4. Combining ingredients: Gently mix the egg white foam with the cheese cream, being careful not to deflate the airy texture of the egg white. This combination will give the dessert a light and fluffy consistency.
5. Filling the cannelloni: Use a piping bag or a plastic bag to fill the cannelloni tubes with the cheese cream. Make sure the filling is evenly distributed inside each tube.
6. Preparing the egg composition: In a bowl, beat the remaining egg as for an omelet. Add 2 tablespoons of raw sugar and a little vanilla essence. Mix the ingredients well, then add the milk and continue to mix until the sugar is completely dissolved.
7. Assembling the dessert: Place the filled cannelloni in the prepared heat-resistant dish. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the cannelloni, ensuring they are evenly covered.
8. Baking: Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius and place the dish inside. Bake the dessert for 40 minutes. You will know it is ready when the surface becomes slightly golden and rises a bit.
9. Resting the dessert: Once the dessert is baked, let it rest for a few minutes. This step is essential as it helps stabilize the texture and makes portioning easier.
10. Serving: You can serve the dessert directly from the dish or invert it onto a large plate. Add the raspberry jam on top and decorate with a few fresh raspberries. This detail will not only enhance the appearance but also bring a fresh taste that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cannelloni.
Useful tips:
- Make sure the cow cheese is well drained to avoid a too wet dessert.
- If you want a fluffier version, you can replace the coconut flakes with mascarpone cheese.
- The raspberry jam can be replaced with any other type of preferred jam – for example, strawberry or peach.
- You can add a chocolate note by sprinkling dark or white chocolate flakes into the cheese filling.
Nutritional benefits: This dessert contains protein from eggs and cow cheese, and coconut flakes provide fiber and healthy fats. Raspberries bring a supply of antioxidants, vitamins, and essential minerals.
Frequently asked questions:
- Can I use other types of cheese?: Yes, you can experiment with other types of fresh cheese, such as ricotta or goat cheese, for a different flavor.
- How can I make the dessert less sweet?: You can reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe or use stevia sugar or another natural sweetener.
- Does this dessert keep well?: Yes, you can keep it in the fridge for 2-3 days, but it is recommended to consume it fresh to enjoy its light texture.
This quick and easy dessert made with cannelloni, cheese, and coconut, served with raspberry jam, is perfect for bringing a smile to anyone's face. Serving it alongside a cup of tea or coffee transforms an ordinary moment into a memorable one. Enjoy!
Ingredients: 4 cannelloni tubes, 3 tablespoons sweet cow cheese, 3 tablespoons coconut flakes, 2 eggs, 5 tablespoons extra fine sugar, 50-70 ml milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla essence, 2 tablespoons raw sugar, 2 tablespoons raspberry jam, raspberries for decoration, 1 small cube of butter, 1 tablespoon flour
