Your PA Dutch Minute: Schmierkaesboi - Cottage Cheese Pie

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Ricotta provides a similar texture with lower calories, while silken tofu is a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber, while store-bought saves time.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, salt, and butter with a spatula until mixed.

Add cold milk and mix slowly until combined.

Pour the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate (unbaked pie shell).

Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.

Reduce the heat to 350°F and bake for an additional 35 minutes.

Check for light golden brown on top and a slightly jiggly center before removing from the oven.

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