Cottage cheese donut with strawberry sorbet and jam

6 servings

20 minutes

Cottage cheese donuts with strawberry sorbet and jam are a true delicacy of Estonian cuisine, combining the tenderness of cottage cheese and the freshness of berries. Fluffy donuts made from soft cottage cheese with a hint of citrus lemon zest and vanilla aroma are fried to a golden crust, creating a crispy shell. The strawberry sorbet, whipped from frozen berries with sugar, adds a refreshing tartness and refined sweetness, harmoniously complementing the airy donuts. Dusted with powdered sugar, these dessert masterpieces become a delicate delight, perfect for morning tea or festive treats.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 323.2
• Proteins: 10.2g
• Fats: 4.9g
• Carbohydrates: 59.3g

Ingredients

• Soft cottage cheese: 250 g
• Sugar: 9 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Lemon zest: to taste
• Vanilla sugar: 1 tbsp
• Salt: 0.3 tsp
• Soda: 0.5 tsp
• Wheat flour: 100 g
• Powdered sugar: 5 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: to taste
• Strawberry: 500 g

Cooking steps

1. Mix all the ingredients (soft cottage cheese, 4 tablespoons of sugar, 2 chicken eggs, lemon zest, vanilla sugar, salt, baking soda, and flour) for the donuts together. Heat oil for frying. Using a teaspoon, drop the donuts into the oil and fry until golden brown. Dip the spoon in water to make it easier to drop the donuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soft cottage cheese: 250 g
   • Sugar: 9 tablespoons
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Lemon zest:  to taste
   • Vanilla sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Soda: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Wheat flour: 100 g
   • Vegetable oil:  to taste

2. Blend frozen strawberries with sugar and place the resulting mixture on a plate in the shape of quenelles.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberry: 500 g
   • Sugar: 9 tablespoons

3. Dust with powdered sugar for decoration.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 5 tablespoon