Savory Pie with Cottage Cheese and Cheese
Perfect pastry - can be served hot, warm, or cold. This savory pie with cottage cheese and cheese is made from simple ingredients yet tastes rich and juicy. A buttery crust and generous filling make it restaurant-quality.
Updated : 17 October, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
Dough
200 grams
Wheat flour
100 grams
Butter
2
Eggs
1 teaspoon
Baking powder
1 teaspoon
Salt
Filling
200 grams
Curd
200 grams
Hard cheese
2
Eggs
3
Garlic
10 grams
Dill
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Start by preparing the ingredients for the filling. Choose cottage cheese that isn’t too dry - at least 5% fat or higher. The fattier it is, the tastier the pie will be. Pressed cottage cheese works well. Use large eggs; if yours are small, take three. Any cheese will do - Gouda, Suluguni, or mozzarella for pizza.
Step 2
Wash, dry, and finely chop the dill. You can also use other herbs like parsley, cilantro, green onions, or a mix of several.
Step 3
If your cottage cheese is grainy rather than pressed, rub it through a sieve or mash it thoroughly with a fork.
Step 4
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
Step 5
In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and grated cheese. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
Step 6
Add the chopped dill and minced garlic. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less garlic or skip it. Salt carefully - taste the filling first since cheese is already salty, and too much can ruin the balance. The dough will also have some saltiness.
Step 7
Mix again well. You’ll get a thick, creamy mixture - the filling is ready.
Step 8
Now prepare the dough. Use high-quality flour and room-temperature butter (remove it from the fridge in advance). Eggs can be large or medium.
Step 9
Combine the eggs with softened butter and mix. Don’t try to make it perfectly smooth - the butter won’t fully blend with the liquid and will float in tiny droplets.
Step 10
Add sifted flour, salt, and baking powder.
Step 11
Knead a soft, elastic dough. Don’t overmix shortcrust dough - it comes together quickly and should easily separate from hands and bowl. Depending on your flour and egg size, you may need a little more or less flour. The dough should be soft and pliable.
Step 12
Press the dough into the bottom and sides of a parchment-lined, greased springform pan (8-9 inches / 20-22 cm) or baking ring. Make sure there are no cracks where the filling could leak.
Step 13
Spread the cheese-cottage cheese filling evenly over the dough. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 45 minutes. The exact baking time depends on your oven and pie thickness. Halfway through, rotate the pie for even baking.
Step 14
Transfer the baked pie to a plate and serve hot, warm, or cold. Enjoy your meal!