Description
Shortbread Cottage Cheese Pie with cocoa crust and creamy baked filling that slices clean and tastes balanced.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup ghee butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 18 oz cottage cheese, well drained
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add melted ghee and sour cream and mix until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the pan to form the crust.
- Blend cottage cheese, sugar, egg, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Spread the filling evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough on top.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Blend cottage cheese well for a smoother filling.
- Chilling improves texture and flavor.
- Store refrigerated for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg