The Breast of Venus
To prepare a delicious and fragrant dessert, we start by taking care of the cheese filling. In a bowl, we mix the ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese) together with sugar and vanilla sugar, adjusting the amount of sugar according to personal preferences. It is important to achieve a creamy and well-homogenized composition, which will provide a pleasant contrast with the pancakes. After obtaining the filling, we let it cool to firm up a bit and to combine the flavors.
Next, we take care of the pancakes. We prepare the batter from basic ingredients: flour, eggs, milk, a pinch of salt, and possibly a little oil to achieve a fine consistency. Beat the ingredients well to avoid lumps. We heat a non-stick pan and add a splash of oil, then pour a ladle of batter and spread it evenly. We cook the pancakes on both sides until they turn golden. We continue until we finish all the batter, being careful to keep the pancakes warm.
Meanwhile, we take care of the apples. We wash the apples, peel them, and core them, then cut them into small pieces, about the size of a fingernail. In a pan, we add a little oil and sauté the apple pieces over medium heat. It is important to stir constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent them from sticking to the pan. If we have it on hand, we add a pinch of cinnamon at the end to enhance the flavor. After a few minutes, when the apples become soft, we let them cool slightly before combining them with the cold cheese.
For assembly, we take a small bowl (or a cup or a champagne glass) and place a pancake inside. We fill the pancake with the cheese and apple mixture, then fold its edges so that they overlap, forming a small 'pouch' of filling. We carefully turn the filled pancake onto a plate and add a dollop of cheese on top, which we kept aside for decoration.
It is recommended to serve two pancakes per plate, thus offering a generous and appetizing portion. This dessert is not only tasty but also a visual delight, ideal for impressing guests or pampering the family. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients: Ingredients for 4 pieces: 4 pancakes, 250 g of cottage cheese, 4-6 tablespoons of sugar, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, 2 apples (or raisins soaked in alcohol)
