Cottage Cheese and Apple Pastries

Cottage Cheese and Apple Pastries are a delightful treat that marries the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the sweet and tangy flavor of apples. These pastries are perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or as a comforting dessert. With a flaky exterior and a delicious apple filling, they will surely impress anyone who tries them. Let’s dive into this simple yet satisfying recipe that will tantalize your taste buds!

Ingredients

• 200 grams cottage cheese (7 oz)
• A pinch of salt
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (30 grams)
• 50 milliliters vegetable oil (3.4 tablespoons)
• 10 grams vanilla sugar (1 tablespoon)
• 200 grams flour (1.6 cups)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 medium apples
• 1 tablespoon butter (14 grams)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (8 grams)
• Cinnamon to taste

Directions

1. Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, beat the cottage cheese with the egg until well combined. Add the vanilla sugar and granulated sugar, mixing thoroughly. Pour in the vegetable oil and stir to combine.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour and baking powder together, then gradually incorporate into the wet mixture. Knead the dough by hand until it becomes soft and elastic.

3. Shape the Dough: Form the dough into a ball and divide it into two equal halves. Cut each half into 5 smaller pieces and shape each piece into a ball. Place the balls on a plate and cover with cling film. Refrigerate briefly.

4. Prepare the Filling: Peel and core the apples, then cut them into small cubes. In a deep pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cubed apples and sprinkle with cinnamon. Stir and cook until the apples are tender.

5. Thicken the Filling: Sprinkle the cornstarch over the cooked apples, mix well, and remove from heat. Set the filling aside to cool slightly.

6. Form the Pastries: Retrieve the dough from the fridge. Flatten each ball into a disc with a diameter of 5-6 centimeters (2-2.5 inches). Place a spoonful of apple filling on one half, and then fold the other half over to create a pocket. Seal the edges.

7. Bake the Pastries: Arrange the pastries on a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with a bit of fresh milk. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees Celsius (340 degrees Fahrenheit) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

8. Finish and Serve: Once baked, remove the pastries from the oven and brush each with a little melted butter. Sprinkle a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon on top before transferring them to a serving dish. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 10 pastries
Nutrition Info (per pastry): Approximately 150 calories, 5g protein, 20g carbs, 5g fat

How to Serve

Cottage Cheese and Apple Pastries are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven. You can serve them as is, or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a luxurious dessert. A dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey can elevate the flavors, making them even more irresistible. Pair with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful afternoon treat.

FAQs

1. Can I use other fruits for the filling?
Yes, you can swap apples for pears, berries, or even a mix of fruits according to your preference.

2. How do I store leftover pastries?
Store any leftover pastries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for a week. Reheat them in the oven for a few minutes for the best texture.

3. Can I make the dough in advance?
Absolutely! You can prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before shaping and baking the pastries. This will actually enhance the flavor!

Cottage Cheese and Apple Pastries

These delightful pastries combine creamy cottage cheese with sweet apples, perfect for breakfast or as a comforting dessert.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 10 pastries

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: International

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Dough

• 200 grams 200 grams cottage cheese (7 oz) Use well-drained cottage cheese.
• 1 1 egg
• 30 grams 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (30 grams)
• 50 milliliters 50 milliliters vegetable oil (3.4 tablespoons)
• 10 grams 10 grams vanilla sugar (1 tablespoon)
• 200 grams 200 grams flour (1.6 cups)
• 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the Filling

• 2 medium 2 medium apples Peeled and cubed.
• 14 grams 1 tablespoon butter (14 grams)
• 8 grams 1 tablespoon cornstarch (8 grams)
• Cinnamon to taste

Method

 

Preparation of Dough

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cottage cheese with the egg until well combined.
2. Add the vanilla sugar and granulated sugar, mixing thoroughly.
3. Pour in the vegetable oil and stir to combine.

Combine Dry Ingredients

1. Sift the flour and baking powder together, then gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
2. Knead the dough by hand until it becomes soft and elastic.

Shape the Dough

1. Form the dough into a ball and divide it into two equal halves.
2. Cut each half into 5 smaller pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
3. Place the balls on a plate and cover with cling film. Refrigerate briefly.

Prepare the Filling

1. Peel and core the apples, then cut them into small cubes.
2. In a deep pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the cubed apples and sprinkle with cinnamon. Stir and cook until the apples are tender.

Thicken the Filling

1. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the cooked apples, mix well, and remove from heat.
2. Set the filling aside to cool slightly.

Form the Pastries

1. Retrieve the dough from the fridge.
2. Flatten each ball into a disc with a diameter of 5-6 centimeters (2-2.5 inches).
3. Place a spoonful of apple filling on one half, and then fold the other half over to create a pocket.
4. Seal the edges.

Bake the Pastries

1. Arrange the pastries on a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
2. Brush the tops with a bit of fresh milk.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees Celsius (340 degrees Fahrenheit) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Finish and Serve

1. Once baked, remove the pastries from the oven and brush each with a little melted butter.
2. Sprinkle a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon on top before transferring them to a serving dish.
3. Enjoy!

Notes

Cottage Cheese and Apple Pastries are best enjoyed warm. Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.