Pastry
Description
With step‑by‑step tips, even a beginner in pastry will definitely manage the process. Working with the dough is a pleasure. The filling turns out moderately sweet, so before serving the cake can be complemented with a chocolate, caramel, or other sauce. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
First, combine the butter, salt, water, and set it over heat.
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Step 3
Bring to a boil.
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Step 4
Add the flour and stir quickly so that it cooks. After 30 seconds, remove from the heat.
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Step 5
Set the finished dough aside for 5–7 minutes to let it cool slightly.
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Step 6
During this time you can make the filling cream. Combine the cottage cheese and powdered sugar. The amount of powdered sugar depends on the cottage cheese and your taste preferences.
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Step 7
Whisk until fluffy. In some recipes, butter is added to the cream, but I didn't want to make it heavier.
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Step 8
Into the warm, but no longer hot dough, beat in the eggs one at a time. It is very important to knead the dough thoroughly before adding the next egg.
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Step 9
As a result, the dough should turn out soft, smooth, not dense. I used 4 eggs.
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Step 10
On a baking sheet lined with parchment, drop the dough and place it in a preheated oven at 190 °C. Bake the pastries for about 50 minutes, without opening the oven door!
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Step 11
The finished pastries should hold their shape well. Let them cool.
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Step 12
Afterwards, carefully fill with the filling.
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Step 13
The “Dream” cake pairs wonderfully with caramel, chocolate, and fresh berries.