Mix curd, sour cream and 35 g sugar. Line a sieve with a layer of kitchen paper. Hang the sieve over a bowl. Pour in the cream, smooth it down and let it drain overnight. Mix cognac, 125 ml water and 125 g sugar in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes until everything thickens a bit like syrup.
Wash the apricots, halve or quarter them depending on size and stone them. (Drain the apricots from the tin) Put the apricots into the hot syrup and let them simmer at a mild heat for 3-6 minutes. Roast almonds in a pan without fat, add to the compote. Let it cool down. Cut off the cottage cheese cream cams. Arrange on the compote in portions. Serve decorated with melissa
Waiting time approx. 12 hours