Upside-Down Cottage Cheese Pie with Chocolate
Let’s bake an “upside-down” cottage cheese pie. You’ll understand why as you cook it! It’s a perfect combination of creamy curd filling and airy sponge with chocolate bits. Kids will adore it - a must-try treat!
Updated : 28 October, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
800 grams
Curd
250 grams
Sour cream
60 grams
Cornstarch
0.33 teaspoon
Vanillin
3
Chicken eggs
80 grams
Sugar
80 grams
Wheat flour
10 grams
Sunflower oil
100 grams
Bitter chocolate
30 grams
Butter
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Start with the curd filling. In a clean, dry bowl, beat 4 egg whites on medium speed until light foam forms. Gradually add ¾ cup (160 g) sugar, increasing speed, and whip until stiff peaks form.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, mix 4 egg yolks with 1/3 tsp vanilla. Add ¼ cup (60 g) cornstarch and 1 cup (250 g) sour cream. Stir until smooth.
Step 3
Combine the white and yolk mixtures, then add 28 oz (800 g) cottage cheese (blend first for smoothness). Mix well and set aside.
Step 4
For the sponge: separate 3 more eggs. Beat egg whites on medium until foamy, then add 6½ tbsp (80 g) sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
Step 5
Gently fold in the yolks one at a time, then add 2 tsp vegetable oil.
Step 6
Sift in 2/3 cup (80 g) flour and fold carefully to keep the batter airy.
Step 7
Chop 1.8 oz (50 g) of dark chocolate (56% cocoa) and fold into the batter.
Step 8
Grease a 9½-inch (24 cm) springform pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread the curd filling evenly in the pan.
Step 9
Spoon or pipe the sponge batter on top, gently spreading without pressing.
Step 10
Bake for about 50 minutes (top-bottom heat, no convection) until the top sponge is nicely browned.
Step 11
Cool completely - it will deflate slightly, that’s normal. Remove from the pan and flip so the curd layer is on top.
Step 12
Peel off the parchment and sprinkle generously with grated chocolate. Your Upside-Down Cottage Cheese Pie with Chocolate is ready! Enjoy!