Cinnamon Curd Donuts
3 servings
45 minutes
Cottage cheese donuts with cinnamon are a fragrant treat with a delicate texture and pleasant sweetness with a hint of spice. This dessert originates from European culinary traditions where cottage cheese is widely used in baking. The soft dough enriched with cinnamon transforms into airy golden balls that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are served with powdered sugar, jam, or honey to complement their natural sweetness. Perfect for cozy evenings with a cup of tea or coffee, these donuts win hearts due to their simplicity in preparation and refined taste. They are delightful to eat hot, enjoying the warmth and rich aroma that creates a sense of home comfort.
1
Pass the cottage cheese through a metal sieve to avoid lumps. Sift the flour with the baking powder into a bowl.
- Fat cottage cheese: 250 g
- Wheat flour: 150 g
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
2
Whisk the egg with sugar and cinnamon until frothy, add cottage cheese, flour with baking powder, and knead the dough.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Sugar: 50 g
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Fat cottage cheese: 250 g
- Wheat flour: 150 g
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
3
On a floured surface, roll the dough into a log, cut it into small pieces the size of a walnut, and shape them into balls.
4
In a deep pot, heat oil for frying to 160–180 degrees and drop in small portions of donuts. When they float and turn golden, remove them with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to absorb excess fat.
- Sunflower oil: 700 ml
5
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with any jam, dessert sauce, or honey.
- Powdered sugar: 3 tablespoons