Pie with Adyghe cheese and herbs

4 servings

60 minutes

Pie with Adyghe cheese and greens is a true culinary masterpiece that combines the tenderness of the dough with a fragrant cheese filling. Adyghe cheese, known for its mild flavor, pairs perfectly with fresh herbs, garlic, and red onion to create a harmony of tastes. This pie resembles traditional Russian pies baked by our grandmothers but has notes of Caucasian cuisine. It is perfect for family dinners, cozy gatherings with friends, or as a fragrant treat for tea. Thanks to the flaky dough, it turns out airy and crispy, while sesame gives it an appetizing crust. The combination of cheese and greens makes it versatile – it's good both hot and cold. Such a pie will not only delight your taste buds but also warm your soul.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 864.2
• Proteins: 29.6g
• Fats: 54g
• Carbohydrates: 55.6g

Ingredients

• Yeast-free puff pastry: 1 pc
• Adyghe cheese: 350 g
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Sweet red onion: 1 pc
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: pinch
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 1 tbsp
• Sesame: 1 tsp
• Coriander leaves: 1 bunch

Cooking steps

1. Thaw the puff pastry for 30 minutes, sprinkling a little flour on both sides beforehand.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon

2. While the dough is thawing, start on the filling. Grate a piece of cheese on a coarse grater and place it in a deep bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Adyghe cheese: 350 g

3. Then add 1 raw egg to the cheese and mix thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

4. Add crushed garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs to the cheese. Mix well. Adyghe cheese has a delicate taste and is slightly bland, so salt is an essential ingredient.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper:  pinch
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Coriander leaves: 1 bunch

5. Chop half a red onion finely and sauté it in olive oil for 5 minutes over medium heat. Then add it to the filling and mix. The filling is ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet red onion: 1 piece
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

6. Prepare the mold: you need a round removable mold about 25 centimeters in diameter. It can be slightly larger/smaller. Line the bottom with baking paper and lightly grease with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

7. Roll out the dough, dusting it with flour. Not too thin, as there will be a lot of filling and it may tear. Take one rolled-out layer of dough and lay it on the baking tray (make a circle slightly larger than the size of the pan, as the excess will serve as the walls for the pie).

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon

8. Place the filling and distribute it carefully.

9. Take the second rolled layer of puff pastry, which should be slightly smaller than the first layer (exactly the size of the mold). Lay it over the filling and secure it with the walls on top.

10. Secure the pie, brush it with egg, and sprinkle with unroasted sesame seeds. Poke the pie in several places before placing it in the oven.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
    • Sesame: 1 teaspoon

11. Bake in 'hot air' mode at 220 degrees for 25-30 minutes.