Curd Juices

12 servings

70 minutes

Cottage cheese pastries are delicate European baked goods with a soft cottage cheese filling. Their roots trace back to Slavic traditions, where cottage cheese was considered a symbol of prosperity and health. They have a crispy golden crust, while the inside features an airy cottage cheese mass with light vanilla notes. The slight sweetness and creamy flavor make them a wonderful addition to morning coffee or evening tea time. These small pies are not fully closed, adding to their appeal and highlighting the generosity of the filling. They are perfect for cozy home gatherings as well as festive treats. They delight with their simplicity in preparation and exquisite taste that everyone will enjoy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 371.6
• Proteins: 11.6g
• Fats: 16.8g
• Carbohydrates: 44.4g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 500 g
• Cottage cheese 1%: 400 g
• Margarine: 200 g
• Sugar: 150 g
• Sour cream: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Slaked soda: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: 1.3 tsp
• Vanillin: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Mix flour, softened margarine, and half of the sugar until a uniform crumbly mass forms. Combine sour cream, 2 egg yolks, baking soda, salt, and vanillin and quickly whisk with a whisk or mixer. Pour the beaten mixture into the crumbly mass and quickly form a dough that you roll into a ball. Cover the dough ball with plastic wrap and leave it in the refrigerator for about 30-40 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 500 g
   • Margarine: 200 g
   • Sugar: 150 g
   • Sour cream: 100 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Slaked soda: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Salt: 1.3 teaspoon
   • Vanillin:  to taste

2. Mix cottage cheese with 2 egg whites, half the sugar, and vanillin. If the cottage cheese mixture lacks moisture and crumbles, add a spoon of sour cream. The pliable cottage cheese mixture can be whipped with a mixer for more airiness if desired.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese 1%: 400 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Sugar: 150 g
   • Vanillin:  to taste
   • Sour cream: 100 g

3. Preheat the oven to 200-220 degrees. Divide the dough into pieces suitable for rolling out. Roll the dough to a thickness of 7-10 mm and cut out the base of the pastry. Spoon the cottage cheese onto the base, ensuring it doesn't overflow when folded in half. The top half does not cover the bottom, leaving the pastry slightly open. Place the prepared pastries on a baking sheet lined with greased paper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 500 g
   • Cottage cheese 1%: 400 g

4. Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.