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Freshly baked dill cottage cheese pie, golden brown, cut into slices on a tray.
Dill cottage cheese pie filled with fresh dill and cheese, baked golden brown.

Dill & Cottage Cheese Pie

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The dill-cottage cheese combination is one of Hungarian cuisine's most divisive yet distinctive pairings. In this pastry, a crumbly, buttery crust meets creamy, slightly tart cheese, brightened by the fresh, anise-like scent of dill. Not cloying, not too sweet—a perfect bridge between dessert and savory snack.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 340 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking pan (approx. 9x13 inch)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Fork

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

For the dough, mix flour with powdered sugar and salt, then quickly rub in cold butter.

Tip: It's important not to melt the butter completely; leave small pea-sized chunks to make the dough flaky.
2 ✓

Add one egg and half the sour cream. Knead quickly, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Tip: Resting relaxes the gluten, making it easier to roll, and lets the butter firm up again.
3 ✓

For the filling, mash cheese with a fork. Mix in remaining sour cream, the other egg, finely chopped dill, and sugar.

Tip: Taste the filling before baking to ensure it's sweet enough for your liking.
4 ✓

Roll dough to fit the pan and line the greased pan. Prick with a fork.

Tip: Pricking prevents the dough from bubbling up during baking.
5 ✓

Spread filling on top. Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for 35-40 minutes until edges and top are golden.

Tip: Wait until lukewarm to slice.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the filling watery?
The cheese was too wet. Use dry curd cheese (farmer's cheese) or drain well beforehand.
Can I use dried dill?
Better not; fresh dill has a much more intense and bright flavor for this dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 sticks Cold Butter (10 tbsp)
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2/3 cup Sour Cream (divided: half for dough, half for filling)
  • 2 whole Eggs (1 for dough, 1 for filling)
  • 1 lb Farmer's Cheese or Dry Curd Cheese
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3 tbsp Sugar (for filling, to taste)