Cottage cheese croissants with raspberries
6 servings
90 minutes
Cottage cheese croissants with raspberries are a delicate and aromatic treat inspired by Armenian cuisine. Their base is a soft cottage cheese dough enriched with butter, giving the pastry airiness. The slight tartness of fresh raspberries harmonizes with the sweetness of sugar and warmth of cinnamon, creating a rich, multifaceted flavor. Historically, such pastries were found in Armenian families as homemade sweets prepared for festive tea gatherings. Croissants are perfect for cozy evenings and special occasions – they can be served as a standalone treat or alongside a hot beverage. During preparation, it is important to pay attention to the softness of the dough and even distribution of the filling to achieve an ideal balance of flavors. The aroma of fresh baking fills the home with warmth and comfort, making these croissants a special gastronomic delight.
1
Mix room temperature butter with cottage cheese.
- Butter: 150 g
- Cottage cheese: 500 g
2
Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Knead the dough. It should be soft enough and slightly sticky.
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
- Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
3
Leave in the refrigerator for half an hour.
4
Then take the dough, divide it into 2-3 parts (depending on the thickness and size of the croissants you want), and roll each part into a circle with a diameter of 30-35 cm in turn.
5
Mix sugar with cinnamon. Sprinkle part of the mixture over the rolled dough.
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
6
Cut each circle from the center into 6-12 sectors (like a pizza), place 1-2 raspberry berries on the wide side of each sector, and carefully roll from that edge to the inner corner.
- Raspberry: 100 g
7
Line the baking tray with parchment paper. Dip the prepared croissant in the remaining sugar and cinnamon mixture and place it on the tray with the sugar side up.
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
8
Bake in the oven at 200 degrees until the croissants turn golden (about 25 minutes).