Vatrushki with cottage cheese
4 servings
45 minutes
Vatrushki with cottage cheese are one of the most beloved desserts of Russian cuisine. This delicate pastry features soft, airy dough and a rich cottage cheese filling. The history of vatrushki dates back centuries when Slavs prepared them as a symbol of home comfort and prosperity. The taste of these pastries is harmonious: sweet cottage cheese with subtle salty notes perfectly complements the light crispy crust of the dough. They are great for morning tea or as a pleasant treat for family gatherings. Vatrushki can be served as a standalone dish or garnished with sour cream or jam, adding new flavor nuances. The simplicity of preparation makes this recipe accessible even to beginners, while its aroma fills the home with warmth and coziness.
1
Mix flour, eggs, half of the butter, and a spoon of sugar.
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
2
Knead the dough, wrap it in a napkin, and put it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
3
Beat the cottage cheese with sugar and salt — if the filling is too liquid, add a little flour.
- Cottage cheese: 230 g
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
4
Roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of 3–5 mm.
5
Use a mold to cut out circles, place cottage cheese in the center, pinch them closed, brush with beaten egg, and bake at 180 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- Cottage cheese: 230 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces