Curd pie with cherries

6 servings

40 minutes

Cottage cheese pie with cherries is a delicate treat inspired by Russian home baking traditions. Its roots go back to ancient times when cottage cheese was valued for its health benefits and cherries added a bright, slightly tart flavor to dishes. This pie combines an airy cottage cheese base with a juicy berry filling, creating a harmony of sweetness and light acidity. The baked crust adds a pleasant crunch to the texture, while powdered sugar completes the composition with refined sweetness. It is served at cozy family breakfasts as well as festive gatherings, delighting guests with its simple yet exquisite taste. Perfectly paired with hot tea, revealing the depth of aromas. A true pleasure for lovers of delicate pastries!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 290.9
• Proteins: 13.9g
• Fats: 11.8g
• Carbohydrates: 33.2g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Melted butter: 50 g
• Soft low-fat cottage cheese: 300 g
• Wheat flour: 7 tbsp
• Salt: pinch
• Powdered sugar: 100 g
• Pitted cherries: 15 pc
• Soda: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Crack 2 eggs into a glass bowl, add salt, and mix until smooth. Pour melted butter into the mixture, add one pack of low-fat cottage cheese (about 180 g), mix with a whisk, and add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Gradually add flour to the resulting homogeneous mass and knead the dough. Place it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Melted butter: 50 g
   • Soft low-fat cottage cheese: 300 g
   • Powdered sugar: 100 g
   • Wheat flour: 7 tablespoons

2. For the filling, mash the low-fat cottage cheese with the remaining egg and powdered sugar with a fork until smooth. Place in the refrigerator.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soft low-fat cottage cheese: 300 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Powdered sugar: 100 g

3. Remove the pits from the cherries in advance.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pitted cherries: 15 pieces

4. Roll out the cottage cheese dough slightly and place it in a baking dish, leaving small edges (2–3 cm). Send it to the oven for 10 minutes at 180 degrees (the dough should not brown). Remove the dough from the oven and spread the cottage cheese filling on top, then add cherries. Cut the remaining dough into small strips and place them over the cherries. Return to the oven for 20–25 minutes until a golden crust forms.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 7 tablespoons
   • Soft low-fat cottage cheese: 300 g
   • Pitted cherries: 15 pieces

5. Before serving, cool the pie and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 100 g