Zebra Pie with Chocolate
8 servings
30 minutes
The Zebra pie with chocolate is a true culinary masterpiece that combines simplicity and elegance. This dessert hails from Russian cuisine and has long won the hearts of baking lovers with its striking striped texture reminiscent of zebra skin patterns. The combination of delicate vanilla and rich chocolate dough makes each piece rich and harmonious. The chocolate glaze adds a special depth of flavor and a light sweetness to the pie. It is perfect for cozy family tea times as well as festive evenings. Its preparation is pure magic: the layers of dough alternate carefully, creating a unique pattern. The aroma of fresh baking fills the home with warmth and joy, making this pie not just a treat but a symbol of home comfort.
1
Separate the eggs into whites and yolks.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
2
Add sugar to the yolks. Mix well.
- Sugar: 300 g
3
Add sour cream to the obtained mass and mix again.
- Sour cream: 100 g
4
Melt 100 g of butter in the microwave or on the stove and add it to the dough.
- Butter: 130 g
5
Mix flour and baking powder, sift through a sieve. Carefully mix and bring to a homogeneous mass.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
6
Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Salt: pinch
7
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the mixture using a spatula.
8
Divide the obtained dough into 2 equal parts.
9
Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa to one part and mix well to avoid lumps.
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
10
Prepare the baking dish by greasing the bottom and sides with butter, then start layering.
- Butter: 130 g
11
Pour the batter into the center of the mold alternately - a spoon of white, a spoon of dark. This way, the layers won't mix and will keep their pattern when baked.
12
Preheat the oven to 180–200 degrees and bake for 40–50 minutes.
13
Melt the chocolate by adding 30 grams of butter and spread it on the surface of the pie.
- Chocolate: 100 g
- Butter: 130 g
14
The pie can be served hot or cold. Enjoy your meal!
