Curd pie with fresh berries

4 servings

60 minutes

Cottage cheese pie with fresh berries is a delicate combination of an airy cottage cheese layer and sweet-sour berries, enclosed in a crumbly buttery crust. This dessert has roots in Russian cuisine, where cottage cheese has always played an important role as a symbol of home comfort. It has a pleasant creamy texture and a light tanginess that is nicely complemented by the freshness of the berries. The pie is perfect for family tea gatherings as well as festive tables. It can be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of sour cream to highlight the tenderness of the flavor. The simplicity of preparation and harmony of ingredients make it a favorite dessert for many homemakers.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 784.1
• Proteins: 39.7g
• Fats: 45.2g
• Carbohydrates: 53.9g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 700 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Sugar: 80 g
• Butter: 150 g
• Wheat flour: 1 glass
• Baking powder: 0.5 tsp
• Fresh berries: 110 g

Cooking steps

1. Mix cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder together until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 700 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Sugar: 80 g
   • Baking powder: 0.5 teaspoon

2. Mix the flour with 0.5 teaspoon of baking powder, place the butter on a flat plate, sprinkle with flour, and chop with a knife into small crumbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 glass
   • Baking powder: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Butter: 150 g

3. Evenly sprinkle half of the buttery crumble on the bottom of the form.

4. We layer the berries evenly on top. If the berries are sour, they can be sprinkled with sugar. Next, we layer the cottage cheese mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh berries: 110 g
   • Sugar: 80 g

5. Sprinkle the remaining crumbs on top and send it to the oven preheated to 140 degrees for about an hour, until a golden crust forms.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g