Curd envelopes
4 servings
20 minutes
Cottage cheese envelopes are delicate and fragrant cookies that originate from Russian cuisine. They combine the softness of cottage cheese, the lightness of airy dough, and a sweet caramelized flavor from sugar. These envelopes are perfect with tea or coffee, creating a cozy home atmosphere. During preparation, the dough is rolled out, coated in sugar, and layered to achieve a crispy caramel crust and unusual shape. The simplicity of ingredients makes this recipe accessible to everyone, and its taste consistently delights both adults and children. Cottage cheese envelopes are not just baked goods but a small piece of tradition that carries the warmth of home culinary experiments.
1
Mix softened butter with cottage cheese and gradually add flour to knead a smooth, non-sticky dough. Place in the refrigerator for half an hour.
- Melted butter: 100 g
- Cottage cheese: 250 g
- Flour with baking powder: 250 g
2
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 0.5 cm and cut out circles using a cutter or a glass.
3
Pour sugar on a flat plate, dip one side of the circle in sugar. Fold it in half with the sugar side inside. Repeat the same operation, dipping one side in sugar and folding it in half with the sugar side inside. The final step is to dip in sugar, roll it inside, and dip again on both sides.
- Sugar: 1 glass
4
Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for about 20 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.