Curd pie with raisins
8 servings
60 minutes
Cottage cheese pie with raisins is a delicate treat that harmoniously combines the softness of cottage cheese, the sweetness of raisins, and the airy crunch of crumbly pastry. This dessert, originating from Russian cuisine, evokes cozy family evenings and traditional grandmother's treats. The pie's base consists of buttery crumbs, while the filling is made from rich cottage cheese dough flavored with vanilla and adorned with juicy raisins. The baking results in a golden crust that hides a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture inside. The pie is perfect for morning tea or a cozy dinner with loved ones. Its rich yet light flavor makes it popular among cottage cheese pastry lovers, and its simplicity allows even novice bakers to create this culinary masterpiece.
1
Mix flour with one tablespoon of sugar (from the total amount), add baking powder, grate cold butter (from the fridge) and make a buttery crumb with your hands.
- Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Butter: 250 g
2
Line the form with parchment. Line the bottom and sides well with crumbs (2/3) and pour in the cottage cheese batter: mix eggs with sugar, vanilla, raisins, and cottage cheese using a mixer. Sprinkle the remaining crumbs (1/3) on top.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 500 g
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Vanillin: to taste
- Raisins: to taste
3
Bake in a hot oven until ready (about 35-40 minutes). You can check readiness with a wooden stick.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 500 g
