Simple pie with cottage cheese and peaches

8 servings

90 minutes

A simple pie with cottage cheese and peaches is the embodiment of lightness and sophistication in one dessert. The delicate shortcrust pastry made from almond flour and butter gives it fragility and softness. Creamy cottage cheese adds a creamy note that perfectly complements the sweetness of the peaches, which become especially fragrant after caramelization with sugar. The mixture of honey and lemon juice gives the pie a refreshing touch and makes the crust glossy. This pie is perfect for a morning tea or a cozy evening with loved ones. It resembles classic French tartlets but is easier to prepare. With the balance of creamy cottage cheese, crunchy pastry, and juicy peaches, this dessert will become a favorite for all lovers of light and natural baking.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 413.8
• Proteins: 10.9g
• Fats: 18.2g
• Carbohydrates: 53.1g

Ingredients

• Peaches: 500 g
• Cottage cheese 9%: 250 g
• Honey: 2 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 2 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 250 g
• Butter: 100 g
• Almond flour: 60 g
• Egg yolk: 1 pc
• Salt: pinch
• Sugar: 150 g
• Starch: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Cut the cold butter into cubes and place it in the mixer bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g

3. Add wheat and almond flour, 50 grams of sugar, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 250 g
   • Almond flour: 60 g
   • Sugar: 150 g
   • Salt:  pinch

4. Blend everything until a fine buttery crumb forms.

5. Mix the yolk with 4 teaspoons of cold water. Pour the liquid into the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg yolk: 1 piece

6. Knead the dough by hand until it forms a tight elastic ball. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

7. Mash the cottage cheese with a fork until it becomes creamy. If the peaches are not very sweet, you can add a little sugar to the cottage cheese, no more than 50 grams.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese 9%: 250 g
   • Sugar: 150 g

8. Boil water in a pot, add peaches for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Peaches: 500 g

9. Peel the peaches, cut them in half and remove the pits. If the peaches are large, slice them.

10. Sprinkle the fruits with the remaining sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sugar: 150 g

11. Then drain the peaches in a colander, let the liquid drain, sprinkle with starch, and mix thoroughly.

    Required ingredients:

    • Starch: 1 teaspoon

12. Take the dough, knead it by hand until it becomes elastic, and roll it out to a thickness of 4 mm.

13. Place the dough in a round mold, pressing it firmly against the bottom and sides, and trim any excess dough. Prick the dough with a fork.

14. Spread the cottage cheese evenly over the dough. Place the peaches cut side down on the cottage cheese. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 40 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cottage cheese 9%: 250 g
    • Peaches: 500 g

15. Meanwhile, mix honey and lemon juice.

    Required ingredients:

    • Honey: 2 tablespoons
    • Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons

16. Brush the hot ready pie with a mixture of honey and lemon juice.

17. Serve hot or cold.