Curd cake with zest

11 servings

40 minutes

Cottage cheese cake with zest is a harmony of airy tenderness and citrus aroma. Its roots go back to European cuisine, where cottage cheese pastries are valued for their soft taste and nutrition. Enriched with lemon and orange zest, it fills with freshness and a light tanginess, creating a refined combination of sweetness and citrus notes. The cottage cheese cake has a moist, velvety texture, while powdered sugar adds a finishing touch that creates a sense of home comfort. It is perfect as an independent dessert with a cup of fragrant tea or coffee and can also be an excellent addition to the festive table. Its softness and rich flavor make it a favorite treat for the whole family, while the simplicity of preparation allows you to enjoy real baking without extra hassle.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 377.9
• Proteins: 9g
• Fats: 14.6g
• Carbohydrates: 52.9g

Ingredients

• Sugar: 330 g
• Butter: 150 g
• Cottage cheese: 260 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Wheat flour: 300 g
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Oranges: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Beat sugar and softened butter for 7-8 minutes. The sugar will not dissolve, the mixture will be 'crumbly'.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 330 g
   • Butter: 150 g

2. Add cottage cheese (grainy, previously blended with an immersion blender) and whip until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 260 g

3. Beat the eggs in a separate container, then pour and mix with a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

4. Add the zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange, then sift in the flour and baking powder. Mix thoroughly with a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Oranges: 1 piece
   • Wheat flour: 300 g
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon

5. Line the pan with parchment paper. Bake in an electric oven at 170 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.