Chocolate shortcrust pie with cottage cheese
Description
As with all pies with cottage cheese filling, the key nuance is the consistency of the cottage cheese. It is important that it be moderately moist. If there is excess moisture, it should be left for a while in a colander lined with cheesecloth. Moderate moisture in the cottage cheese will make the filling juicy but not runny and will not spoil the appearance of the baked pastry.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Grate the cold butter into a bowl using a coarse grater. Add flour, cocoa, a pinch of salt, baking powder, and sugar.
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Step 3
Rub the butter with the dry ingredients using your hands.
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Step 4
Add the egg. Knead a soft dough. Do not knead for too long so it doesn’t become tough.
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Step 5
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and leave it at room temperature for 20 minutes.
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Step 6
Prepare the cottage cheese filling. Put the cottage cheese, starch, egg, sugar, and vanillin into a bowl.
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Step 7
Mix thoroughly until smooth.
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Step 8
After the time has elapsed, divide the dough into two unequal parts. Grease a baking pan or skillet 24–26 cm in diameter with oil. Spread the larger part of the dough over the bottom of the pan, forming small edges.
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Step 9
Place the cottage cheese filling on the dough, stepping back from the edge. Spread it out.
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Step 10
Roll out the reserved portion of the dough into a sheet 0.5 cm thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut out various shapes.
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Step 11
Arrange the dough figures over the cottage cheese layer. Place the prepared pie into an oven preheated to 180 degrees and bake for 35–40 minutes. Take into account the specifics of your oven!
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Step 12
Remove the finished pie from the oven. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
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Step 13
Transfer the pie to a serving dish.
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Step 14
The pie can be dusted with powdered sugar, if desired.