Kulich-muffin with cottage cheese and orange zest

15 servings

90 minutes

Cottage cheese and orange zest kulich-cake is an exquisite blend of traditional Russian Easter kulich and a soft cake with a rich citrus aroma. Its roots go back to Russian culinary tradition, where baked goods play an important role in festive feasts. The delicate cottage cheese flavor gives the pastry an airy texture, while the orange zest and raisins create a harmony of sweetness and freshness. Walnuts add a light crunch, making the kulich-cake even more interesting. It is perfect for family tea gatherings, especially during Easter. Decorated with sugar glaze, it pleases the eye and brings warmth to a cozy home celebration. The taste of this kulich is a combination of creamy softness, nutty aroma, and fruity freshness that creates an unforgettable culinary delight.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 696.6
• Proteins: 20.5g
• Fats: 24.1g
• Carbohydrates: 99.6g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 900 g
• Chicken egg: 9 pc
• Sugar: 4 glass
• Wheat flour: 6 glass
• Slaked soda: 1.5 tsp
• Butter: 300 g
• Vanillin: to taste
• Orange zest: to taste
• Raisin: to taste
• Walnuts: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Grind the cottage cheese in a food processor to a smooth mass, add sugar and mix well again, then add eggs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 900 g
   • Sugar: 4 glasss
   • Chicken egg: 9 pieces

2. Melt the butter and mix it with the ingredients from point 1. Combine everything in a large bowl or pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 300 g

3. Add flour and slaked soda, then add the zest of several oranges, raisins, and walnuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 6 glasss
   • Slaked soda: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Orange zest:  to taste
   • Raisin:  to taste
   • Walnuts:  to taste

4. Fill 2/3 of the forms with dough. 8 small and 2 large forms for kulich.

5. Bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees.

6. Pour sugar glaze over the kulich and decorate.