Czech Pastry Cottage Cheese Kolacky

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Delicious Czech Pastry Cottage Cheese Kolacky

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

167

Sugar

Fat

11g

Czech Pastry Cottage Cheese Kolacky are a traditional pastry of Czech origin. These sweet and tangy treats are especially popular around the holidays. The dough is made from a mixture of butter, cottage cheese, salt, sugar, and flour. The apricot jam filling is an essential part of the recipe. Kolacky are usually shaped into triangles or circles. The dough is crispy and flaky on the outside, with a soft, doughy texture on the inside. These pastries can be enjoyed as a breakfast pastry, a dessert, or simply as a snack. They are perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee, and are a true comfort food for the Czech people.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, cottage cheese, salt, and sugar until well blended.
3.	Gradually mix in the flour until just combined.
4.	On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
5.	Cut into 3 inch circles.
6.	Place a spoonful of apricot jam in the center of each circle.
7.	Pinch the edges together to form a triangle shape.
8.	Place the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9.	Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

PROS

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Czech Pastry Cottage Cheese Kolacky are sweet and flavorful.

Perfect for tea time with friends and family.

CONS

These pastries are high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pastry is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Cottage cheese is a good source of protein and may also aid in weight loss and improve heart health. Apricots are high in Vitamin C and fiber, which can boost the immune system and aid in digestion.

	1/2 lb butter
	1 lb cottage cheese
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	2 tablespoons sugar
	2 cups all-purpose flour
	1 1/2 cups apricot jam