Cheese pie

Cheese pie - a delicious dessert that is easy to prepare, perfect for delighting family and friends. This cheese pie recipe combines the fluffy texture of the dough with the creamy and flavorful cheese filling, providing a perfect balance between sweet and savory. Join us on this culinary adventure and let’s transform simple ingredients into something truly special.

Total preparation time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 1 hour
Number of servings: 12

Ingredients:

For the dough:
- 6 eggs
- 16 tablespoons of sugar
- 16 tablespoons of oil (preferably sunflower oil)
- Zest of 1 lemon (for a fresh taste)
- 1 vanilla essence
- 1 baking powder
- 100 ml of sour cream
- 1 cup of flour

For the filling:
- 1 kg of fresh cow cheese (ideally well drained)
- 100 g of sour cream
- 4 eggs
- 1 vanilla essence
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons of semolina
- 1 cup of sugar
- 100 g of raisins (optional, but recommended for a sweet note)

Step by step:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. It is important to have the oven well heated to achieve an evenly baked pie.

2. In a large bowl, crack the 6 eggs and add the 16 tablespoons of sugar. Mix well with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes frothy and doubles in volume. This will add air to the dough and make it fluffier.

3. Add the oil, lemon zest, and vanilla essence, continuing to mix. The oil will provide a rich flavor, and the lemon will add a fresh note.

4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder. Then, gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the egg mixture, gently stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon to avoid losing the air accumulated.

5. In another bowl, prepare the filling. Mash the fresh cow cheese well, adding the sour cream, the 4 eggs, vanilla essence, lemon zest, semolina, sugar, and raisins. Mix everything well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.

6. Grease a baking tray with a little oil or butter. Pour half of the prepared dough, leveling it out. Then, add the cheese filling, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Finally, cover with the remaining dough.

7. Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the pie turns golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Once the pie is ready, let it cool in the tray for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a rack to cool completely. This step is essential to prevent the pie from becoming soggy.

9. Serve the cheese pie warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with powdered sugar for an elegant appearance. It can be accompanied by a scoop of sour cream or vanilla ice cream for a delicious temperature contrast.

Variation suggestions:
- You can add some diced apples or caramelized pears to the filling for a fruity and aromatic taste.
- Instead of raisins, try using dried cranberries or chopped nuts for a crunchy texture.
- If you want to experiment, replace some of the cheese with ricotta or mascarpone for a creamier filling.

This cheese pie recipe is not only simple but also versatile, and can be adapted according to your preferences. Try it and turn every meal into a celebration!

 Ingredients: For the dough: 6 eggs, 16 tablespoons of sugar, 16 tablespoons of oil, grated lemon peel, vanilla essence, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 100 ml of sour cream, 1 cup of flour. For the filling: 1 kg of fresh cow cheese, 100 g of sour cream, 4 eggs, vanilla essence, grated lemon peel, 2 tablespoons of semolina, 1 cup of sugar, 100 g of raisins.