Cottage cheese donuts with coconut and chocolate

4 servings

60 minutes

Cottage cheese donuts with coconut and chocolate are a delicate and airy treat that captivates with their deep flavor and crispy texture. Their history traces back to European baking traditions where cottage cheese is used to create light, fluffy desserts. Each serving hides a surprise – melted chocolate inside the golden dough that pairs wonderfully with coconut flakes, adding an exquisite aroma. These donuts are perfect for a cozy tea time or festive feast, delighting sweet tooths with their rich taste. They not only decorate your table but also bring pleasant emotions, as each bite is a harmony of cottage cheese softness, chocolate sweetness, and coconut notes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 413.3
• Proteins: 19.4g
• Fats: 12.7g
• Carbohydrates: 57.3g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 300 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: 150 g
• Sugar: 5 tbsp
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Soda: pinch
• Chocolate: 50 g
• Coconut flakes: 15 g
• Sunflower oil: to taste
• Salt: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Mix cottage cheese with sugar, baking soda, and egg. Stir until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Add baking powder and flour, knead the dough well by hand, and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 300 g
   • Sugar: 5 tablespoon
   • Soda:  pinch
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
   • Wheat flour: 150 g

2. Make balls from the dough, place a piece of chocolate in the center of each, and seal the edges well to prevent leaking while frying the donut.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chocolate: 50 g

3. Roll each ball in coconut flakes, then in flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coconut flakes: 15 g
   • Wheat flour: 150 g

4. Fry until golden brown on both sides, then place in a sieve to drain excess oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil:  to taste