Chocolate-Coconut Pastries
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. These turnovers combine several vibrant flavors that make them incredibly delicious. There's the crunchy chocolate cookie crust, the tender cottage cheese filling, and the fragrant coconut flakes that enhance the taste and make it richer. Honestly, without the coconut flakes, these turnovers wouldn't be nearly as tasty, so be sure to use them. So,
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Take the butter out of the refrigerator in advance so it has time to soften slightly.
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Step 2
Mix sour cream, egg, and sugar until smooth.
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Step 3
Add the softened butter, baking powder, and cocoa, and mix well.
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Step 4
Gradually add the sifted flour and knead a soft, elastic dough.
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Step 5
Wrap the prepared dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes, while you prepare the filling.
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Step 6
Separate the egg into white and yolk. Beat the white with sugar until soft peaks form. This will take approximately 8-10 minutes.
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Step 7
Mix the cottage cheese (I used homemade granular) with the coconut flakes, add the egg and a little flour. Mix well. Some suggest blending this mixture in a blender or grinding it through a meat grinder, but I prefer when the cottage cheese and coconut flakes remain distinctly noticeable in the pastries. Finally, add the whipped egg whites to the filling and gently stir.
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Step 8
The mixture will turn out very tender and airy.
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Step 9
Take the dough out of the refrigerator. Roll it out thinly. Use a cutter or a glass to cut out circles.
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Step 10
Place a small amount of filling on half of each circle. Cover with the other half of the circle. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 200 degrees.
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Step 11
Chocolate-coconut pastries are ready. They turned out truly juicy and tender, and what a wonderful aroma! Be sure to try them!