Cheese pie

Cheese Pie - a classic delight that will enchant your taste buds! This cheese pie recipe is not only simple but also quick, perfect for a special occasion or to enjoy a delicious dessert with loved ones. With a creamy sweet cheese filling and fluffy dough, each serving will be a true pleasure.

Total preparation time: 2 hours
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 30-40 minutes
Number of servings: 12

Ingredients:

For the dough:
- 150 g soft margarine
- 100 g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 packets of vanilla sugar
- A pinch of salt
- Approximately 600 g flour
- 150 ml lukewarm milk
- 25 g fresh yeast

For the filling:
- Approximately 1 kg sweet cottage cheese (drained)
- 4-5 eggs
- 3-4 tablespoons of semolina
- 8 tablespoons of sugar (to taste)
- 5 tablespoons of sour cream
- Grated zest of one lemon
- 3-4 packets of vanilla sugar
- 125 g raisins
- 4 tablespoons of rum
- 1 beaten egg with a little sugar for brushing the pie

Preparing the dough:

1. Start by preparing the yeast: in a small bowl, add the fresh yeast along with a tablespoon of sugar and lukewarm milk. Sprinkle a little flour on top and let the mixture rise for about 30 minutes until a foam forms.

2. In a larger bowl, sift 600 g of flour. Add the soft margarine, sugar, a pinch of salt, and mix well. Once the yeast has risen, gradually pour it into the bowl with flour and start kneading the dough. It should be soft, non-sticky, and easy to shape. If necessary, you can add a little warm milk or more flour.

3. After achieving a homogeneous dough, cover it with a towel and place it in a warm place to rise for about 60 minutes. The dough should double in volume.

Preparing the filling:

1. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling: soak the raisins in rum for 10-15 minutes to hydrate and gain flavor.

2. If the cheese is not drained, place the sweet cottage cheese in a sieve to remove excess water. Grate the cheese on a large grater and mix it with sour cream, sugar, semolina, eggs, vanilla sugar, and lemon zest. Add the drained raisins and mix well.

Assembling the pie:

1. After the dough has risen, divide it into two equal parts. On a floured work surface, roll each part into a thicker sheet.

2. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Place one sheet of dough in a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Prick the dough with a fork here and there to prevent puffing.

3. Pour the cheese filling evenly over the first sheet of dough. Place the other sheet on top, prick again with a fork, and brush the pie with the beaten egg mixed with a bit of sugar.

4. Bake the pie in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until it becomes golden and browned. Finally, take the pie out of the oven and let it cool slightly. You can dust it with powdered sugar before serving.

Serving suggestion: This cheese pie is delicious both warm and cold. You can serve it with a fruit sauce, such as strawberry or raspberry sauce, for a refreshing touch. Also, if you want to experiment, you can add grated dark chocolate to the filling or replace the raisins with dried cranberries for a tangier taste.

Enjoy your meal! This cheese pie recipe is a perfect choice for a festive meal or simply to indulge in a traditional, quick, and delicious dessert.

 Ingredients: For the dough: 150 g soft margarine, 100 g sugar, two packets of vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt, about 600 g of flour, 150 ml warm milk, 25 g yeast. For the filling: about 1 kg of sweet cow cheese (preferably drained), 4-5 eggs, 3-4 tablespoons of semolina, 8 tablespoons of sugar (sugar is added to taste), 5 tablespoons of sour cream, zest of one grated lemon, 3-4 packets of vanilla sugar, 125 g raisins, 4 tablespoons of rum, 1 beaten egg with a little sugar for brushing the pie.

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