Vatrushki with streusel

8 servings

140 minutes

Vatrushki with streusel are a classic Russian treat that combines tender yeast dough and airy cottage cheese filling. Their history traces back to traditional Slavic cuisine, where vatrushki symbolized home comfort and warm family gatherings. The addition of streusel—a sweet crumb made from flour, butter, and sugar—gives the pastry a special crunchy texture and a light caramel note. The finished vatrushki are a harmony of softness and tenderness of the cottage cheese enriched with the aroma of vanilla and butter. They are perfect for breakfast or cozy tea parties with friends, adding warmth and flavor to any moment. Enjoy these homemade vatrushki with hot tea or aromatic coffee, immersing yourself in the atmosphere of traditional Russian hospitality.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 379.8
• Proteins: 16.2g
• Fats: 10.4g
• Carbohydrates: 55.8g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 400 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Water: 300 ml
• Fresh yeast: 15 g
• Greek yogurt: 100 g
• Vanillin: pinch
• Butter: 50 g
• Wheat flour: 420 g
• Sugar: 120 g
• Salt: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.

2. Put water, yeast, sugar (30 g), and salt into a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 300 ml
   • Fresh yeast: 15 g
   • Sugar: 120 g
   • Salt:  pinch

3. Mix and add 1 egg, melted butter (30 g).

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Butter: 50 g

4. Mix again.

5. Add flour (400 g).

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 420 g

6. Knead the dough first with a spoon, then with your hands.

7. Cover with plastic wrap and leave for 30 minutes.

8. Put cottage cheese, egg white (leave the yolk for greasing), yogurt, sugar (70 g), and vanillin in a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 400 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Greek yogurt: 100 g
   • Sugar: 120 g
   • Vanillin:  pinch

9. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender.

10. For the streusel, combine flour (20 g), sugar (20 g), and cold butter (20 g).

    Required ingredients:

    • Wheat flour: 420 g
    • Sugar: 120 g
    • Butter: 50 g

11. Rub by hand into fine crumbs.

12. Divide the dough into eight parts.

13. Roll out one part to a thickness of no more than one centimeter and make cuts as shown in the photo.

14. Roll the bun.

15. Place on the baking sheet.

16. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 40 minutes.

17. Grease with egg yolk.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

18. Spread the cottage cheese filling.

19. Sprinkle with streusel.

20. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 30 minutes.