Vatrushka with homemade cottage cheese

10 servings

60 minutes

Vatrushka with homemade cottage cheese is a true symbol of Russian cuisine, filled with warmth and coziness. This delicate pastry features a fragrant cottage cheese filling enriched with hints of vanillin. The crispy puff pastry surrounds the soft texture of the cheese, creating a harmony of flavors: the sweetness of sugar, a slight saltiness, and the airiness of the egg mixture. Vatrushka pairs perfectly with berries, adding freshness and an exquisite touch. It can be served for breakfast, as a dessert with tea or as a festive treat. The origins of this dish go deep into folk traditions where vatrushkas were made using special recipes passed down through generations. Baked at 180°C, it acquires a golden crust while retaining the tenderness of the filling inside. Vatrushka with cottage cheese is a true gastronomic delight and a symbol of home warmth and comfort.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 335
• Proteins: 13.9g
• Fats: 17.6g
• Carbohydrates: 29.6g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 500 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Vanillin: 1 tsp
• Yeast-free puff pastry: 1 pc
• Sugar: 100 g
• Salt: pinch
• Fresh berries: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the products.

2. Add two eggs to the cottage cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Cottage cheese: 500 g

3. Also add sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 100 g

4. Add a pinch of salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch

5. Mix the cottage cheese with eggs and sugar, add vanilla.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vanillin: 1 teaspoon

6. Blend the cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar until smooth.

7. Place the dough on the baking sheet (better to use a non-stick mat), stretch the edges.

8. Spread the cottage cheese filling on the dough, distributing it in a circle.

9. Wrap the edges of the dough conveniently.

10. Beat the egg and brush the edges of the pie.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

11. Pour the remaining egg over the cottage cheese filling and spread it evenly.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

12. You can decorate with berries on top if desired.

    Required ingredients:

    • Fresh berries:  to taste

13. Bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees.

14. You can check the readiness by poking a toothpick into the thick part (it should come out dry and clean).

15. When the pie cools slightly, it can be cut into portions with a sharp knife.