Shortbread pie with cottage cheese and cherries

6 servings

60 minutes

Cherry cheesecake pie is a classic of Russian cuisine, combining the gentle tartness of cherries with a soft cheese filling. Its roots go back to traditional home recipes where simplicity of preparation and rich flavor are valued. The crumbly base, infused with the aroma of butter, contrasts with the velvety texture of the cheese, while juicy cherries add a characteristic freshness to the pie. This combination makes it an ideal dessert for family tea gatherings or cozy evenings. It can be served warm or chilled, and the taste remains delightful. Additionally, it can be garnished with powdered sugar or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, creating a perfect blend of textures and flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 333.3
• Proteins: 12.8g
• Fats: 12.5g
• Carbohydrates: 43.3g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Sugar: 0.5 glass
• Wheat flour: 1 glass
• Baking powder: 0.5 tsp
• Butter: 70 g
• Sour cream: 2 tbsp
• Low-fat cottage cheese: 300 g
• Dr.Oetker Cake Jelly: 1 tsp
• Frozen cherries: 300 g

Cooking steps

1. Separate the yolk from the white, mix with butter (at room temperature) and half of the sugar. Add baking powder and flour, controlling the elasticity of the dough. Knead the resulting sandy mass on the table.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Butter: 70 g
   • Sugar: 0.5 glass
   • Baking powder: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Wheat flour: 1 glass

2. Place the dough in a buttered form with edges, leaving some for crumbs. Make holes in the dough and send it to the refrigerator.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 70 g

3. Filling! Mix the cottage cheese with the egg white (obtained in step 1), sour cream, and half of the remaining sugar (can be replaced with honey). Add 2 tablespoons of flour and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Low-fat cottage cheese: 300 g
   • Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 0.5 glass
   • Wheat flour: 1 glass

4. Preheat the oven to 180–200 degrees. Pour the cherries with the remaining sugar (to taste) into a saucepan and place it over high heat. It will start to release juice and boil — reduce the heat slightly and remember to stir. Let it boil for about 3 minutes; add the jelly powder (or starch) and mix. A couple more minutes on the stove.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen cherries: 300 g
   • Sugar: 0.5 glass
   • Dr.Oetker Cake Jelly: 1 teaspoon

5. Assembling the pie: take the dough form out of the fridge, evenly spread the cottage cheese, then the cherries, and sprinkle with crumbs from the remaining dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Low-fat cottage cheese: 300 g
   • Frozen cherries: 300 g
   • Wheat flour: 1 glass

6. Bake for 20 minutes; in general, keep an eye on the crumb's reaction, when it starts to darken - it's dangerous to hold it longer!