Lush pie with juicy poppy seed filling and raisins
12 servings
110 minutes
A fluffy pie with juicy poppy seed filling and raisins is a true masterpiece of Russian cuisine, filling the home with coziness and warmth. Its recipe traces back to baking traditions when poppy seeds and raisins symbolized abundance and joy. The delicate yeast dough made with milk and lemon zest creates an airy base for the rich filling. The sweet-soaked poppy seeds harmoniously blend with cottage cheese, nuts, and raisins, giving the pie a rich taste and aroma. After baking, each piece acquires a golden crust, while pistachios add a refined texture. This pie is not just a dessert but a celebration of flavor that is perfect for cozy family tea times or festive gatherings.
1
Mix flour, yeast, sugar, lemon zest, and salt.
- Wheat flour: 400 g
- Dry yeast: 10 g
- Sugar: 80 g
- Lemon zest: 0.5 teaspoon
2
Heat the milk, add margarine, and stir until melted. Add all the pre-mixed dry ingredients and the egg. Knead the dough until it starts to separate from the bottom of the pot. Place in a warm place for 20 minutes.
- Milk: 200 ml
- Margarine: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Mash the cottage cheese with the egg and vanilla pudding mixture. Add poppy seeds, raisins, and nuts. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle, place the filling, leaving the edges free. Roll it up and cut into slices 2 cm wide. Place the cut side in a springform pan and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 250 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Vanilla pudding: 2 tablespoons
- Poppy seeds: 100 g
- Raisins: 100 g
- Hazelnuts (forest nuts): 100 g
4
Bake the pie for 1 hour at 175 degrees. Leave it in the mold for 5 minutes, then remove and cool.
5
Decorate the finished pie with pistachios.
- Pistachios: 50 g