Lavash pie with cheese and cottage cheese

10 servings

91 minutes

Lavash pie with cheese and cottage cheese is a harmony of simple yet rich flavors deeply rooted in Russian culinary traditions. The origins of this dish trace back to rural recipes where housewives skillfully used available ingredients to create amazing treats. The combination of tender cottage cheese, aromatic cheese, and garlic infuses the thin layers of lavash, turning them into a juicy, airy delicacy. The light crunch of seeds adds a special charm to the pie. This dish is perfect for family gatherings, warm cozy evenings, or even festive feasts. Its simplicity makes it accessible even for novice cooks, while its rich flavor will leave no guest indifferent. It can be served as a standalone dish or accompanied by fresh vegetables and herbs.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 324.4
• Proteins: 20.7g
• Fats: 13.8g
• Carbohydrates: 26.6g

Ingredients

• Thin lavash: 6 pc
• Homemade cheese: 200 g
• Adyghe cheese: 200 g
• Cottage cheese 9%: 200 g
• Milk: 800 ml
• Chicken egg: 6 pc
• Salt: 10 g
• Ground dried garlic: 1 tsp
• Dill: 5 sprig
• Mixture of seeds: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare everything necessary.

2. Place 1 layer of lavash at the bottom of the baking dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Thin lavash: 6 pieces

3. Fold the remaining sheets like an accordion and place them on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Thin lavash: 6 pieces

4. Thus, fill out the entire form.

5. Next, measure the required amount of cottage cheese and transfer it to a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese 9%: 200 g

6. Add 4 eggs to the cottage cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 6 pieces

7. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 10 g

8. Add a teaspoon of ground dried garlic there as well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon

9. Also add randomly chopped dill.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 5 sprig

10. Now mix everything thoroughly.

11. Add 500 ml of milk.

    Required ingredients:

    • Milk: 800 ml

12. Mix everything.

13. Evenly pour the resulting mixture over the lavash sheets in the baking dish.

    Required ingredients:

    • Thin lavash: 6 pieces

14. Then sprinkle the pie with crumbled cheese on top.

    Required ingredients:

    • Homemade cheese: 200 g
    • Adyghe cheese: 200 g

15. In a bowl, combine 2 eggs, 300 ml of milk, and salt to taste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 6 pieces
    • Milk: 800 ml
    • Salt: 10 g

16. Sprinkle with the seed mixture and evenly pour the resulting egg-milk mixture.

    Required ingredients:

    • Mixture of seeds: 2 tablespoons

17. Place the finished pie in the oven at 180 degrees for 45 minutes.

18. After the pie is ready, let it cool, carefully remove it from the mold, and cut it into portions.