Cottage Cheese Pocket Tarts – Czech

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Delicious Cottage Cheese Pocket Tarts recipe perfect for breakfast or as a snack

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup cottage cheese ( well-drained )
	1 cup butter
	2 cups bread flour
	12 teaspoons strawberry preserves ( or as required )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

13g

Fat

20g

Cottage Cheese Pocket Tarts are a traditional pastry from the Czech Republic, where they are called 'Koláče'. These tarts are made from a simple dough of cottage cheese, butter, and flour, and are filled with sweet preserves like strawberry or apricot. They are often enjoyed as a breakfast pastry or snack with coffee or tea. The Cottage Cheese Pocket Tart's flaky pastry combined with the sweet filling makes it a delicious treat that is perfect for people of all ages. The dough is easy to work with and you can use any type of preserve you like to suit your tastes.

Instructions

1.	Mix the cottage cheese and softened butter together in a large bowl until well combined.
2.	Add the bread flour and mix until a dough forms.
3.	Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is ⅓ inch thick.
4.	Cut the dough into circles using a cookie cutter or round object. Re-roll the dough scraps as needed.
5.	Spoon a teaspoon of strawberry preserve onto one half of each circle of dough.
6.	Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and use a fork to crimp the edges together.
7.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the tarts for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

These Cottage Cheese Pocket Tarts are a delicious and filling breakfast or snack option that are easy to make at home.

They can be customized with different preserves or fillings to suit your tastes.

CONS

These pastries are high in calories and fat due to the butter and preserve filling.

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

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cottage cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, which are essential nutrients for building and maintaining strong bones and muscles.
Strawberry preserves are high in vitamin C, which is important for immune system function and skin health.