Curd and lemon cookies

4 servings

30 minutes

Cottage cheese-lemon cookies are a delicate treat filled with the tenderness of cottage cheese and a refreshing citrus note. This recipe hails from European cuisine, where the balance of softness and light acidity is appreciated. Thanks to the cottage cheese, the cookies are airy and slightly moist, while lemon zest adds a special aroma and zest. A light glaze made of powdered sugar completes the flavor composition, creating a perfect blend of sweetness and freshness. These cookies are perfect for morning coffee, cozy tea time, or as a small gastronomic gift. They can be decorated with patterns, making each portion unique. Serve them with fruits, light cream or simply enjoy their self-sufficient taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 327.5
• Proteins: 7.3g
• Fats: 13g
• Carbohydrates: 46.4g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 100 g
• Sugar: 50 g
• Egg yolk: 1 pc
• Butter: 50 g
• Honey: 10 g
• Vanillin: pinch
• Wheat flour: 100 g
• Baking powder: 3 g
• Lemon zest: to taste
• Powdered sugar: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. We mix cottage cheese, granulated sugar or powdered sugar, and an egg.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 100 g
   • Sugar: 50 g
   • Egg yolk: 1 piece

2. Melt the butter separately and pour it (not hot) into the other ingredients. Also add a teaspoon of liquid honey (if it's thick, melt it in a water bath) and a few drops of vanilla extract (or a little vanillin, be careful as it can be bitter).

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g
   • Honey: 10 g
   • Vanillin:  pinch

3. Mix everything well into a homogeneous mass. Then add the pre-sifted flour mixed with the baking powder. Mix on low speed. Now place the dough on a work surface, add the zest of a third of a lemon, and knead well by hand.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 100 g
   • Baking powder: 3 g
   • Lemon zest:  to taste

4. Roll the dough into a sausage and divide it into 16 equal parts. Roll each part into a ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with oiled parchment paper. The balls can be flattened to make patties.

5. Place the baking tray in a preheated oven at 180-200 degrees. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cookies are evenly golden. Baking time depends on the size of the cookies.

6. In a separate bowl, mix two tablespoons of powdered sugar and a third of a tablespoon of water. Add the water gradually to prevent the glaze from becoming too runny. It should be flowing but thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 50 g

7. Put the icing in a plastic bag or a parchment cornet, cut off the corner, and apply the pattern to the cooled cookies. Let the icing dry and serve.