
Royal vatrushka with apricots
Description
Baked treats the whole family will love. This crumbly pie with apricots and a delicate cheese layer reminiscent of soufflé is simple and quick to make. It’s a lovely match for tea, coffee, compote, or milk. The bake is ready. Serve it at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare the ingredients for making the “Royal Vatrushka” pie.
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Step 2

Prepare the filling for the pie. Put the cottage cheese, sugar, and egg in a bowl.
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Step 3

Using a blender, blend these ingredients until smooth and creamy.
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Step 4

In a bowl, add flour, sugar, and baking powder, and mix the dry ingredients.
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Step 5

Grate cold butter into a bowl with the dry ingredients.
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Step 6

Mix the butter with the dry ingredients until crumbs form.
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Step 7

Spread half of the crumbs in a frying pan or a baking dish.
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Step 8

Spread the cottage cheese filling over the crumble.
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Step 9

Wash the apricots, remove the pits, and dice them. Spread them over the cottage cheese filling.
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Step 10

Spread the second portion of the crumble over the apricots.
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Step 11

Bake the pie in an oven preheated to 175–180°C for 40–45 minutes. Baking time depends on your oven.
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Step 12

"Royal vatrushka with apricots" is ready. Take the pie out of the oven, let it cool, cut into slices, and serve.