Royal cheesecake with sour cream
6 servings
40 minutes
Royal Vatrushka with sour cream is an exquisite dessert of Russian cuisine, captivating with its tenderness and airy texture. This pie combines a crispy shortcrust base and a soft cottage cheese filling infused with sour cream flavor. Historically, vatrushkas were popular in Ancient Rus', and the royal version is a modern interpretation of the tradition created for true gourmets. Baked in the oven, the dough turns into a golden crumb while the filling acquires a creamy consistency. It is perfect for morning tea or cozy family evenings. The taste is a balance of sweetness and creamy softness, and importantly, the simplicity of preparation makes this dessert accessible to anyone who wants to feel the warmth of homemade baking.
1
Mix the butter with 100 grams of sugar. Combine the flour with the baking powder. Mix both mixtures together until crumbly.
- Butter: 100 g
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
2
Prepare the filling. Mash the cottage cheese, add sour cream, egg yolks, and mix. Whip the egg whites with sugar until thick foam forms (a pinch of salt can be added to whip faster). Add them to the cottage cheese mixture and mix.
- Cottage cheese: 300 g
- Sour cream 20%: 5 tablespoon
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Spread 2/3 of the dough on a greased baking tray, evenly distribute the filling on top. Sprinkle with the remaining dough.
- Butter: 100 g
4
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes.