Curd Easter cakes in glaze
5 servings
30 minutes
Cottage cheese kulich in glaze is a delicate and airy treat that embodies the traditions of European cuisine and the warmth of home. Its history traces back to Easter customs when sweet kulich symbolized celebration and rebirth. The unique texture is created by cottage cheese, which adds softness and a slight tanginess, harmonizing with the aroma of butter and sweetness of sugar. The addition of raisins, nuts, and candied fruits makes the pastry especially festive. Completing the image is a glaze made from whipped egg whites with sugar, giving the kulich an appetizing shine and lightness. They can be served as an independent dessert with tea or coffee or used to decorate the Easter table while enjoying the richness of flavors and traditions.
1
Beat 3 eggs with 1 cup of sugar, then add melted butter after cooling it down. Mix everything and add a pinch of salt.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Sugar: 1.5 glass
- Butter: 100 g
- Salt: pinch
2
Add cottage cheese to the mixture. You can strain the cottage cheese through a sieve beforehand for a more uniform dough.
- Cottage cheese: 300 g
3
Gradually add flour with baking powder, sift it beforehand (if desired).
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Baking powder: 10 g
4
The dough should not be too sticky. You can add raisins, candied fruits, nuts.
- Raisin: to taste
- Candied fruit: to taste
- Nuts: to taste
5
Place in any shape and put in a preheated oven at 180 degrees. Depending on the shape, the dough can bake from 10 minutes to 1 hour. You can check readiness with a toothpick.
6
Pour the resulting cottage cheese muffins with icing (egg white whipped well with sugar) and sprinkle with confetti.
- Egg white: 1 piece
- Sugar: 1.5 glass