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Rákóczi Túrós: Hungarian Cottage Cheese Pastry

A classic Hungarian dessert featuring a sweet cottage cheese filling nestled in a buttery crust, topped with apricot jam and a delicate meringue. This is a delightful treat that's sure to impress!

Recipe by Anastasia
DessertsHungarianServings: 12
Rákóczi Túrós: Hungarian Cottage Cheese Pastry

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour250 g
  • Unsalted butter150 g
  • Powdered sugar50 g
  • Egg yolks2
  • Sour cream2 tbsp
  • Baking powder1/2 tsp
  • Salt1/4 tsp
  • Cottage cheese500 g
  • Granulated sugar150 g
  • Vanilla extract1 tsp
  • Lemon zest1 tsp
  • Egg whites3
  • Apricot jam150 g
  • Almond flakes50 g

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Method

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine flour, butter, powdered sugar, egg yolks, sour cream, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Press the dough into the bottom of a baking pan.

3

Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, mix cottage cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well combined.

4

Prepare the meringue: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

5

Spread apricot jam evenly over the crust.

6

Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the apricot jam.

7

Gently spread the meringue over the cottage cheese filling.

8

Sprinkle almond flakes over the meringue.

9

Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.

10

Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

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