Polish cottage cheese pie
Description
It goes perfectly with tea and coffee. This cottage cheese pie is a traditional, much-loved dessert from Polish cuisine. It’s very easy to make from everyday, affordable ingredients. The result is a soft, delicious treat that both children and adults will enjoy—worth saving this recipe.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all ingredients.
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Step 2
Cream soft butter with sugar.
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Step 3
Add the yolks one at a time, whisking the mixture with a wire whisk after each addition.
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Step 4
Add paste-like cottage cheese. To do this, run it through a meat grinder first or blend it in a blender.
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Step 5
Add flour, starch, and baking powder.
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Step 6
Mix everything well.
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Step 7
Separately, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the curd mixture in 2–3 stages.
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Step 8
Stir with a spoon or spatula in top-to-bottom motions. You should get a fairly airy mixture.
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Step 9
Line the pan with parchment paper. I also grease the bottom and sides with butter and sprinkle with semolina. Transfer the cottage cheese mixture and level with a spatula. Bake in the oven at 170 degrees for 40–60 minutes.
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Step 10
The Polish cottage cheese pie is ready. Before serving, it’s best to let it cool in the tin, then carefully transfer it to a serving dish. You can dust the top with icing sugar or decorate it with fresh berries.
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Step 11
Done. Serve at the table.