Coconut Dance

8 servings

90 minutes

Coconut pie is a refined dessert of Ukrainian cuisine that combines the tenderness of cottage cheese and the aroma of coconut. It is not just a pie but a true work of art where coconut balls hide like pearls in soft two-colored dough. The history of the pie traces back to Western Ukraine, where the tradition of layered pies is passed down through generations. The taste is delicate, sweet with a hint of nuttiness, and the cream gives it a velvety texture. This dessert is perfect for cozy family tea times or festive gatherings, surprising not only with its flavor but also with its original presentation. Each serving is a harmony of flavors that awakens memories of warm evenings with loved ones.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 950
• Proteins: 19.1g
• Fats: 47.3g
• Carbohydrates: 117g

Ingredients

• Coconut flakes: 10 tbsp
• Fat cottage cheese: 250 g
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Butter: 200 g
• Sour cream: 150 g
• Sugar: 500 g
• Wheat flour: 500 g
• Baking powder: 3.5 tsp
• Cocoa powder: 3 tbsp
• Milk: 300 ml

Cooking steps

1. First, we will make cottage cheese-coconut balls. For this, we pass the cottage cheese through a sieve, mix it with coconut flakes, and add the yolk. We mix the mass thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fat cottage cheese: 250 g
   • Coconut flakes: 10 tablespoons
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

2. Then we roll small balls about 1.5-2 cm in diameter, place them on a board, and send them to the freezer for half an hour.

3. At this time, we will prepare the dough. For this, mix softened butter with sour cream in a bowl until smooth. Then add eggs and sugar, mix everything thoroughly, gradually pouring in milk while continuing to stir the dough. Finally, add flour mixed with baking powder. Mix the dough and pour it into two bowls in equal parts. In one of the bowls, add cocoa powder and mix again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g
   • Sour cream: 150 g
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Sugar: 500 g
   • Milk: 300 ml
   • Wheat flour: 500 g
   • Baking powder: 3.5 teaspoons
   • Cocoa powder: 3 tablespoons

4. Now we pour the white dough into a mold that has been greased with butter, and on top we pour a layer of black dough. We place the cottage cheese-coconut balls on top of this dough and press them slightly so that they are half submerged in the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g

5. Bake the form with the test in the oven for 40-45 minutes at 200°.

6. We have to prepare the cream; for this, we mix flour with sugar and pour cold milk into this dry mixture. Then we place the bowl on the fire and bring the mixture to a thick consistency over the lowest heat, stirring continuously. At the end of cooking, we need to add butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 500 g
   • Sugar: 500 g
   • Milk: 300 ml
   • Butter: 200 g

7. Pour the cooled cream over the finished cake and serve it at the table.