Peat Pie

8 servings

90 minutes

The peat pie is a refined cottage cheese treat with a crispy chocolate crumb, captivating with its tenderness and rich flavor. This dessert got its name from the characteristic dark top layer resembling loose peat soil. Its roots trace back to Russian cuisine, where the love for cottage cheese pastries is passed down through generations. Inside is an airy cottage cheese mass flavored with vanilla and sour cream, creating a delicate contrast with the chocolate dough. This pie pairs perfectly with a cup of aromatic coffee or hot tea, filling any tea gathering with coziness. It is magnificent for both holidays and family gatherings, offering a unique combination of textures and flavors that can enchant anyone.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 602
• Proteins: 19.5g
• Fats: 30.8g
• Carbohydrates: 62.1g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 300 g
• Cocoa: 4 tbsp
• Sugar: 220 g
• Vanillin: pinch
• Butter: 200 g
• Cottage cheese: 500 g
• Sour cream: 150 g
• Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 3 pc

Cooking steps

1. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa, sugar (70 g), and vanillin. Add chopped butter and rub it with the flour into crumbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 300 g
   • Cocoa: 4 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 220 g
   • Vanillin:  pinch
   • Butter: 200 g

2. Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve or use an immersion blender. Add sour cream and starch. Mix thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 500 g
   • Sour cream: 150 g
   • Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons

3. Whisk the eggs with the remaining sugar (150 g) until fluffy, then add to the cottage cheese and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Sugar: 220 g

4. Line a 24-26 cm springform with parchment. Pour half of the crumbs into the bottom and level it. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the bottom layer of crumbs. Sprinkle the second half of the crumbs on top.

5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 1 hour. Check readiness with a wooden stick.