Curd sochniki
5 servings
60 minutes
Cottage cheese pastries are a classic Russian baked good, loved for their softness and tenderness. Their history traces back to the traditions of homemade pies, where the dough envelops an airy cottage cheese filling. The pastries have a pleasant creamy flavor with vanilla notes, and their slightly crumbly texture harmonizes with the creamy filling. These aromatic treats are perfect for morning coffee, evening tea, or as a light snack. They are easy to prepare but always delight with their warm homemade taste. In the classic version, they are served slightly cooled to maintain the perfect texture – with a delicate filling and a slightly crispy golden crust.
1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
2
Put soft butter, powdered sugar (50 g), and a pinch of salt into a bowl.
- Butter: 100 g
- Powdered sugar: 80 g
- Salt: pinch
3
Grind into a homogeneous mass.
4
Add 70 g of sour cream and one egg.
- Sour cream: 120 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
5
Mix
6
Add flour and baking powder.
- Wheat flour: 300 g
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
7
Mix again.
8
Place the dough in a bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
9
Add egg white, powdered sugar (30 g), sour cream (50 g), vanilla sugar, and semolina to the cottage cheese.
- Cottage cheese: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Powdered sugar: 80 g
- Sour cream: 120 g
- Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Semolina: 1 tablespoon
10
Mix
11
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3–4 mm.
12
Cut circles with a glass.
13
Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment and place the cheese filling on half of the circle.
14
Fold in half.
15
Grease with egg yolk.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
16
Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 15 minutes.