Curd pie with orange flavor
6 servings
120 minutes
Cottage cheese pie with an orange aroma is a delightful combination of tender cottage cheese and refreshing citrus notes. Its roots go back to Russian cuisine, where baked goods with cottage cheese traditionally hold a special place. Light and airy with a crispy shortcrust base, it captivates with its balance of flavors – moderate sweetness, creamy texture, and subtle orange hints. This pie is perfect for tea time, especially on cool evenings, creating coziness and warming with the aromas of childhood. With its delicate cottage cheese filling and crunchy crust, each slice brings pleasure. It can be served with berries, jam or sour cream to enhance the flavor even more. Such a treat will be a worthy decoration for the festive table and a pleasant addition to family gatherings.
1
Place the prepared shortcrust pastry in a mold, press with baking beans, and put it in a preheated oven at 180 degrees. Bake until the edges are golden brown (about 10-15 minutes).
- Shortcrust pastry: 340 g
2
Meanwhile, pass the cottage cheese through a sieve and transfer it to a deep and wide bowl. Add eggs, sugar, essence, and beat with a mixer until smooth (the mixture should be tender and viscous like 20% fat sour cream).
- Cottage cheese: 600 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Orange essence: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Cool the prepared sandy crust and pour the cottage cheese mixture into it. Lower the oven temperature to 120 degrees. Bake the pie for 1-1.5 hours until the surface is evenly browned.
- Cottage cheese: 600 g
4
Cool the pie and then place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Cottage cheese: 600 g