Description
A delightful two-crust pie filled with a creamy, dreamy cottage cheese mixture. Perfect for dessert or a special occasion!
Ingredients
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- 11 oz (300 g) flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 7 oz (200 g) butter
- 4 oz (100 g) sugar
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- pinch of salt
- 4 egg whites
- 18 oz (500 g) cottage cheese (or cream cheese)
- 6 oz (180 g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp semolina
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- 4 oz (100 g) raisins
Instructions
- Make the dough: Combine flour, salt, lemon zest, and baking powder. Add butter cubes and combine with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarsely ground meal. Add remaining ingredients and knead until a dough forms. Cover and refrigerate until ready to prepare the filling.
- For the filling:
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; add a pinch of salt if desired. Gradually add sugar.
- Mix cottage cheese with vanilla. Combine with egg whites using a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Add finely grated lemon zest, semolina, and raisins.
- Preheat oven to 392°F (200°C).
- Line a 35 x 25 cm rectangular baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cut the dough in half. Roll out the first half on a floured surface and transfer it to the prepared pan using a rolling pin.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll out the second half of the dough and transfer it on top of the filling using a rolling pin. Tuck in the edges.
- Make tiny holes using a fork or toothpick.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Let cool completely and cut into squares.
- Serve.
Notes
- To prevent a soggy bottom, pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of cottage cheese and cream cheese.
- Store leftover pie in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Croatian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 80