Royal cake with cottage cheese and apples
Description
It will be perfect with tea and coffee. Today I’ll tell, serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. Soften the butter in advance at room temperature.
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Step 2
Combine the softened butter and 50 grams of sugar. Add two yolks.
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Step 3
Whisk.
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Step 4
Add flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 5
Knead the dough, shape it into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes.
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Step 6
Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve or blend it in a blender. Add 50 g of sugar and 2 yolks. Stir everything with a spoon until smooth.
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Step 7
Peel the apples and cut them into wedges.
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Step 8
Spread the dough in a butter‑greased pan, shaping high edges with your hands. Brush the bottom and sides with 2 tablespoons of egg white (still unwhipped), then spoon the cottage cheese filling on top.
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Step 9
Spread the sliced apples over the cottage cheese. Place the dish in a preheated 180-degree oven for 30 minutes.
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Step 10
Add the remaining sugar to the egg whites and beat them until stiff peaks form.
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Step 11
After 30 minutes, remove the pan from the oven.
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Step 12
Place the beaten egg whites on the hot pie, spreading them evenly with a spoon.
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Step 13
Put the pan back in the oven for another 10–15 minutes. The meringue should become golden, but remain soft.
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Step 14
The royal cake with cottage cheese and apples is ready. Let it cool completely, then cut it into serving pieces and serve.