Puff pastries with cottage cheese and cranberries

4 servings

60 minutes

Cottage cheese and cranberry pastries are a refined dessert of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of cottage cheese with the refreshing tartness of cranberries. Their roots go back to baking traditions where puff pastry was used to create airy and crispy treats. The cottage cheese filling enriched with sugar and starch provides a pleasant creamy texture, while the cranberry adds a bright accent. Due to their ease of preparation, these pastries are perfect for both cozy family tea times and festive gatherings. They are especially delicious when warm, with crispy dough and tender filling. This dessert not only delights the taste but also gives a sense of home comfort, reminding one of the traditions of Russian cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 595.9
• Proteins: 18.3g
• Fats: 31g
• Carbohydrates: 60.7g

Ingredients

• Puff pastry: 500 g
• Cottage cheese: 200 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Starch: 1 tbsp
• Sugar: 2 tbsp
• Fresh cranberries: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Take 200 grams of cottage cheese, preferably not too wet, add egg white, two tablespoons of sugar and one tablespoon of starch, mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 200 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 2 tablespoons
   • Starch: 1 tablespoon

2. Roll out the dough and cut it into squares about 10x10 centimeters.

   Required ingredients:

   • Puff pastry: 500 g

3. Place the mixture of cottage cheese in the center and connect the corners (do not press too hard, as the layers should open slightly during baking since berries will be added).

4. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush with egg.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

5. Place in the oven and bake at 180 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

6. Place the ready pastries on a plate and fill them with cranberry and sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh cranberries:  to taste