Tender curd cheese

6 servings

60 minutes

Tender tvorozhnik is an exquisite dessert of Russian cuisine that combines an airy cottage cheese texture with the light sweetness of fructose. Its history begins with traditional Russian pies, where cottage cheese has always been an important ingredient due to its softness and rich flavor. This tvorozhnik is distinguished by its tenderness achieved through careful folding of whipped egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture. Butter and vanilla give it a refined aroma, while the golden crust makes it especially appetizing. It can be served with berries, honey, or sour cream, enjoying its lightness and airiness. This dessert is perfect for a cozy tea time, bringing the warmth of homemade baking.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 409.5
• Proteins: 21.4g
• Fats: 25.9g
• Carbohydrates: 21.2g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Butter: 100 g
• Fructose: to taste
• Baking powder: 2 tsp
• Vanillin: 1 tsp
• Cottage cheese 9%: 500 g
• Wheat flour: 1 glass

Cooking steps

1. For the test, we add baking powder and 1.5 tablespoons of fructose to the flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 glass
   • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
   • Fructose:  to taste

2. Add 1 egg yolk and finely chopped butter to the obtained mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Butter: 100 g

3. Mix thoroughly by hand. Add 1 tablespoon of water. Knead the dough. It should become shiny and elastic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 glass
   • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
   • Fructose:  to taste
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Butter: 100 g
   • Wheat flour: 1 glass

4. We place the prepared dough in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.

5. For the filling, we separate the yolks from the whites.

6. Beat the yolks with 3 tablespoons of fructose (more or less to taste) and vanilla.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Fructose:  to taste
   • Vanillin: 1 teaspoon

7. Add cottage cheese to the yolk mixture and beat with a mixer on low or medium speed until a smooth mass is obtained.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese 9%: 500 g

8. Whip the egg whites until thick airy foam (about 2-3 minutes).

9. We add whipped egg whites to the obtained yolk-curd mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

10. !!!Carefully!!!! Slowly!!! Stir with a SPOON!!! (this is very important, otherwise the cheesecake won't be tender and airy).

11. Spread the dough, form the edges. Add the filling. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and place our cheesecake for 30-40 minutes. The filling will rise and a golden crust will form on top.