Sour cream cake made from shortcrust pastry

4 servings

75 minutes

Smetannik is a delicate and fragrant dessert from Russian cuisine. Its roots trace back to ancient home baking traditions, where housewives skillfully combined simple ingredients to create amazing flavor compositions. The pie's base is crumbly shortcrust pastry soaked in a light sweet sour cream filling. When baked, it acquires a golden crust, and after cooling, it has a delightful creamy texture. This dessert is perfect for cozy family tea gatherings or festive feasts. Its softness and tenderness make it a favorite treat among connoisseurs of classic Russian pastries.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 742.5
• Proteins: 12.7g
• Fats: 45.9g
• Carbohydrates: 69.5g

Ingredients

• Butter: 150 g
• Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
• Salt: pinch
• Sour cream: 10 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Sugar: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the ingredients.

2. Mix butter, flour, half of the sugar, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g
   • Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Sugar: 100 g

3. Grind into fine sandy crumbs.

4. Gather crumbs to make a round shape. Cover with film. Put in the fridge for 20 minutes.

5. Beat the eggs, half of the sugar, and sour cream in a container.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Sugar: 100 g
   • Sour cream: 10 tablespoons

6. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Place the dough in the mold and spread it with your hands. Bake for 15 minutes.

7. Take out the baked dough. Pour in the filling. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

8. Let it cool and infuse in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Ready.