Curd pie with chocolate and citrus

8 servings

80 minutes

Cottage cheese pie with chocolate and citrus is a refined treat that combines the tenderness of the cottage cheese filling, the rich taste of dark chocolate, and refreshing citrus notes of lemon and mandarin. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where simplicity meets nobility of flavors. The crispy shortcrust pastry with a light lemon zest aroma creates the perfect base for the airy cottage cheese mass enriched with chocolate pieces. During baking, the chocolate slightly melts, revealing its rich flavor, while the citrus zest adds a delicate refreshing aftertaste. This pie is perfect for cozy family tea times or festive gatherings, bringing warmth and pleasure to every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 553.6
• Proteins: 14.4g
• Fats: 30.5g
• Carbohydrates: 56.7g

Ingredients

• Powdered sugar: 200 g
• Butter: 125 g
• Salt: pinch
• Wheat flour: 250 g
• Lemon zest: 0.5 pc
• Egg yolk: 2 pc
• Milk: 1.5 tbsp
• Fat cottage cheese: 400 g
• Mandarin zest: 40 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Dark chocolate 70%: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Dough. Mix butter with powdered sugar (100 g) and salt. Add butter, flour, lemon zest, and 2 yolks. Rub until crumbly, then pour in cold milk or water. Knead the dough and form a ball, refrigerate to rest (30-60 minutes).

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 125 g
   • Powdered sugar: 200 g
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Wheat flour: 250 g
   • Lemon zest: 0.5 piece
   • Egg yolk: 2 pieces
   • Milk: 1.5 tablespoon

2. Divide the dough into 2 parts, roll one out to fit the baking dish and place it in the dish (I greased the dish with butter and sprinkled it with flour for safety). Chill again for 30 minutes. Roll out the remaining dough and cut it into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 125 g
   • Wheat flour: 250 g

3. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Place baking paper on the crust and add a weight on top (I used beans). Bake for 10-12 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 250 g

4. Filling. Mix cottage cheese, powdered sugar (90-100 g), zest, and yolks (2 pcs.) until smooth. Whip 2 egg whites in a separate container to a stiff foam and gently fold into the cottage cheese mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fat cottage cheese: 400 g
   • Powdered sugar: 200 g
   • Mandarin zest: 40 g
   • Egg yolk: 2 pieces
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

5. Spread the filling on the cooled crust and sprinkle with chopped chocolate. Place the remaining strips of dough on top in a lattice pattern. (Connect the ends of the strips to the main crust). Brush the top with beaten egg and lightly dust with powdered sugar. Place in a preheated oven at 170°C for 40-50 minutes (depending on the oven).

   Required ingredients:

   • Fat cottage cheese: 400 g
   • Dark chocolate 70%: 100 g
   • Wheat flour: 250 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Powdered sugar: 200 g