Soft, golden, and naturally high in protein — these cottage cheese vatrushki with fruit are a beloved baked treat you can enjoy at breakfast or with afternoon tea. If you love baking with cottage cheese, you’ll also enjoy our Berry Cottage Cheese Bake and the Delicate Baked Cottage Cheese Cheesecake.
Ingredients
- 450 g (1 lb) cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 130-140 g (1 cup) semolina
- 80 g (1/3 cup) sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh fruit or berries for topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mix the cottage cheese, sugar, vanilla, eggs, baking powder, and semolina into a soft dough.
- Let it rest for 10-20 minutes so the semolina swells.
- Shape into rounds, top with sliced fruit (apple works great), brush with a beaten egg, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake at 180°C (355°F) for 20-30 minutes, until golden and set.
- Dust the warm vatrushki with powdered sugar before serving.
Tips
- Don’t skip the resting time — letting the semolina swell for 10–20 minutes gives the dough its tender, cake-like crumb. For more baking inspiration, browse the extensive recipe collection at allrecipes.com.
- Use fruit that holds its shape in the oven: apples, pears, or plums are ideal; very juicy berries may sink, so toss them lightly in semolina first.
- Serve them warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and a spoonful of sour cream or yogurt — and try our Baked Cottage Cheese Donuts next for another high-protein treat.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 178 kcal, protein 15 g, fat 5.9 g, carbohydrates 16.7 g.