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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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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.