Berry pie in a multicooker
8 servings
90 minutes
Berry pie in a multicooker is a delicate combination of a cottage cheese layer, crispy crumbs, and juicy currants. This pie embodies the coziness of Russian cuisine, where simplicity meets rich flavor. Currants add a tangy note that perfectly complements the sweetness of the dough and cheese. The recipe's origins trace back to traditional baking in rural homes, where seasonal berries and simple ingredients were used. This pie is usually served with tea, enhancing the table with its aroma and appetizing appearance. It is easy to prepare thanks to the multicooker, and its tender texture and balanced taste make it ideal for family gatherings and cozy evenings.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Mash the cottage cheese with eggs and 75 grams of sugar using a fork.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 250 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 175 g
3
Rub the flour with butter by hand until it resembles crumbs.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Butter: 100 g
4
Add sugar, salt, and baking powder to the flour and butter, and mix.
- Sugar: 175 g
- Salt: pinch
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
5
Place two wide strips of baking paper in a cross pattern at the bottom of the multicooker bowl.
6
Pour ⅔ of the flour mixture into the bowl.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
7
Place the cottage cheese mixture on top.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 250 g
8
Sprinkle it with currants (if the berries are frozen, it's better to coat them in starch).
- Currants: 200 g
9
Sprinkle the remaining flour mixture on top. Close the multicooker and set the 'Baking' mode for 50 minutes (or set the temperature to 150 degrees).
- Wheat flour: 200 g
10
Let the baked pie cool in the bowl on a rack.
11
Serve berry pie with tea.
