Nectarine and Cottage Cheese Pie Recipe
This Nectarine and Cottage Cheese Pie is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a smooth cottage cheese-based dough topped with fresh, sliced nectarines. The pie is baked to golden perfection, offering a delicious combination of creamy, fruity, and slightly sweet flavors perfect for a cozy afternoon tea or a light dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Total Time: 55-65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 180–200g cottage cheese
- 3 eggs
- 100g sugar
- 100g butter, melted
- 240g flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Vanilla to taste
For the Topping:
- Nectarines, sliced (approx. 3-4 medium nectarines)
- Additional sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease your ceramic baking dish with oil and dust it with flour to create a non-stick ‘French shirt.’ Tap out any excess flour to ensure an even coating.
- Make the Dough: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, sugar, and eggs. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the melted butter and blend again until fully incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla for even distribution of the leavening and flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet cottage cheese mixture. Stir gently until just combined to form a smooth dough, being careful not to overmix.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the prepared dough into the greased and floured baking dish, spreading it evenly. Arrange the sliced nectarines neatly on top in an even layer. Optionally sprinkle additional sugar over the nectarines to enhance sweetness and create a light caramelized crust.
- Bake the Pie: Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F) if using convection or 180-185°C (356-365°F) if not. Bake the pie for about 40 minutes. Begin checking for doneness at 35 minutes by inserting a wooden skewer into the center. If the pie has a golden crust but is not fully done inside, cover it with foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the pie to cool slightly after baking. This pie is perfect enjoyed warm along with a cup of tea as a delightful treat for family and friends.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar sprinkled on top of the nectarines.
- Using a blender helps achieve a smooth dough texture that keeps the pie light.
- If you don’t have nectarines, similar stone fruits like peaches or apricots work well as substitutes.
- Make sure to check the pie near the end of baking to avoid over-browning.
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