Shortcrust Cottage Cheese Pie in the Oven
Delicate, delicious, and easy to make - a celebration every day! This shortcrust cottage cheese pie is baked in the oven using simple dough and a soft, creamy filling. You can add any fruits or berries. It’s very easy to make and tastes amazing - give it a try!
Updated : 03 November, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
Dough
1
Eggs
75 grams
Sugar
120 grams
Butter
to taste
Salt
7 grams
Baking powder
240 grams
Wheat flour
Filling
370 grams
Curd
1
Eggs
45 grams
Sugar
5 grams
Vanilla sugar
70 grams
Sour cream
50 grams
Raisins
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Measure all the ingredients for the dough. Take the butter out of the fridge in advance so it softens.
Step 2
Combine flour with baking powder. Sift the mixture to aerate it - this helps the dough rise better and makes the pie more crumbly and tender.
Step 3
Mix the softened butter with sugar and salt until smooth.
Step 4
Add the egg to the mixture.
Step 5
Stir well until the mixture is homogeneous.
Step 6
Add the sifted flour with baking powder. First, mix with a spoon, then knead the dough with your hands. Do this quickly so the butter doesn’t melt from the warmth of your hands. You may need a little more or less flour - adjust for a soft, pliable consistency.
Step 7
The dough should be soft, smooth, buttery, and non-sticky.
Step 8
Divide the dough into two uneven parts. Wrap the larger part (for the pie base) in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Place the smaller part (for the topping) in the freezer - it should chill enough to be easily grated.
Step 9
Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Use cottage cheese and sour cream of any fat content, but soft cottage cheese is best. Rinse and dry the raisins. You can also add berries or fruit - fresh or canned - or leave it plain.
Step 10
For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese until creamy.
Step 11
Add the egg, sugar, vanilla sugar, and sour cream.
Step 12
Beat until the mixture becomes smooth and thick.
Step 13
Add raisins and mix well.
Step 14
Line the bottom of a baking pan with parchment paper. I used an 18 cm (7-inch) springform pan. The sides don’t need greasing since the dough contains enough butter. Press the chilled dough into the bottom and sides of the pan, forming edges about 3-4 cm (1-1.5 inches) high.
Step 15
Spread the cottage cheese filling evenly over the dough base.
Step 16
Grate the chilled dough from the freezer over the top of the pie using a coarse grater.
Step 17
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (355°F) for about 30 minutes, until golden brown. Adjust baking time depending on your oven.
Step 18
Let the pie cool completely, cut into slices, and serve. Enjoy your meal!