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Cottage Cheese Cake with Apples and Prunes

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120 min

Cottage Cheese Cake with Apples and Prunes

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Time

120 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

263

Rating

4.00★ (1)

Cuisine

Canadian
Author: Antonina Blum

Apples with cinnamon - a classic combination with which it is impossible to make a mistake. And if you add to this the most delicate cottage cheese dough, success is guaranteed! This recipe doesn't need eggs, so it's a real find for lovers of healthy apple recipes.

Ingredients

  • wheat flour: 180 g
  • butter: 125 g
  • sugar: 60 g
  • cottage cheese: 100 g
  • vanilla sugar: 1 tsp
  • baking powder: 1 tsp
  • apple: 2 piece
  • cinnamon: 0.5 tsp
  • brown sugar: 1 tsp
  • pitted dried prune: 4 piece
  • sugar powder: 1 Tbsp

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Prepare the ingredients. Remove the oil in advance from the refrigerator so that it becomes room temperature. Sift flour with baking powder. 
    Whisk the white soft butter with sugar.

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  2. Add cottage cheese, whisk. Add vanilla sugar and flour with baking powder, quickly knead the dough.

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  3. The dough is divided into two unequal parts, wrap each in a plastic bag and put in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

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  4. Turn on the oven to warm up to 180 degrees. Most of the dough roll out right in the package with a thickness of 5-6 mm in size larger than the form (so that was enough for the sides).

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  5. Remove the dough from the bag and form the sides 3-4 cm, put the form with the dough in the refrigerator.

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  6. Peel the apples, cut them in half, remove the seed box. In each half of the apple  put prunes.

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  7. Put the apples with the filling cut down, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.

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  8. In another package roll out the rest of the dough. Break the top of the bag, empty the dough and turn it over, covering it with apples. Connect the edges of the cake.
    Poke the top of the cake with a fork across the surface.

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  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes in an oven. 
    Cool the ready cake and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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History of the Cottage Cheese Cake with Apples and Prunes:

Cottage cheese cake with apples and prunes is a traditional Canadian dessert, which originated in the countryside. This recipe has been passed down from generation to generation, and for many families, it is a taste of home.

The simplicity of the ingredients makes this cake a popular choice for those who want to enjoy a homemade cake without too much hassle. Cottage cheese, apples, and prunes are staple ingredients that are found in every Canadian pantry.

Tips and Tricks for Cottage Cheese Cake with Apples and Prunes Recipe:

  • Use white soft butter to make the dough. It will give the cake a soft and fluffy texture.
  • Sift the flour to prevent lumps in the dough.
  • Roll out the dough directly in the plastic bag to prevent sticking.
  • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour to make it easier to work with.
  • Use a fork to poke the surface of the cake to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before dusting it with powdered sugar.

Tips for presenting the dish:

The Cottage Cheese Cake with Apples and Prunes can be served warm or cold. It is perfect for breakfast, as a snack with tea or coffee, or as a dessert. Garnish the cake with fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra touch of sweetness. Serve on a plate with a side of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt for a creamy contrast. Enjoy!

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