Cottage cheese cake with dried apricots
10 servings
60 minutes
Cottage cheese cake with dried apricots is a delicate pastry filled with the softness of cottage cheese and the sweetness of dried apricots. This dessert comes from European cuisine, where the balance of flavor and texture is valued. It features airy dough with added dried apricots, which give the cake juiciness and a slight tartness. The cake turns out tender, slightly moist, and is perfect with tea or coffee. Thanks to the cottage cheese, it has a pleasant density, while vanilla and powdered sugar complete its aromatic composition. Simple to prepare yet elegant in presentation—ideal as an everyday dessert or a treat for guests.
1
Beat the cottage cheese, eggs, mayonnaise, and sugar with a mixer.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 200 g
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Mayonnaise: 4 tablespoons
- Sugar: 200 g
2
Mix the flour with the baking powder, add to the beaten mixture and stir.
- Wheat flour: 5 tablespoon
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 tablespoon
3
Chop the dried apricots coarsely and mix them into the dough.
- Dried apricots: 500 g
4
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Grease a round pan with oil.
5
Place the dough in the mold and bake for 45 minutes.
6
Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
- Vanilla icing sugar: 1 tablespoon
