Three-color fruit pie
8 servings
60 minutes
The three-colored fruit pie is an exquisite dessert from Yugoslav cuisine that combines the tenderness of cottage cheese with refreshing fruit acidity. Its unique feature is the division of the filling into three sections, each filled with different fruits: tart kiwi, sweet orange, and fragrant apples. The delicate dough with a light lemon hint creates the perfect base that highlights the rich flavors of the filling. The pie is suitable for family gatherings, festive tables, or simply enjoying cozy evenings. Its preparation becomes a creative process as the fruit mosaic makes it not only tasty but also visually appealing. Served chilled, allowing the flavors to unfold even more vibrantly. It is not just a dessert but a true work of art that unites traditions and home comfort.
1
Preparing the dough. Beat 1 egg with 100 g of sugar, milk, and diced soft butter. Mix flour with baking powder and lemon zest, then add to the liquid ingredients. Knead an elastic dough.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 140 g
- Milk: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 120 g
- Wheat flour: 300 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
2
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Grease the pie dish with butter and sprinkle with flour. Roll out the dough on a work surface and cut off 2 small balls for dividers between the fruits. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to the dish and smooth it out.
- Butter: 120 g
- Wheat flour: 300 g
3
Filling. Whisk the cottage cheese with 1 egg and 2 tablespoons of sugar until smooth. Pour it over the dough.
- Crumbly curd cheese: 400 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 140 g
4
We wash, clean, and cut the fruits. We roll out sausages from dough balls. We make 2 partitions on the cottage cheese. We place the fruits (each fruit separately) on the cottage cheese. We put the pie in the oven for 35-40 minutes.
- Kiwi: 2 pieces
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Apple: 2 pieces
5
The pie must be cooled in the mold before serving.
6
Enjoy your meal!
