The Cheapest Soviet Dessert for Christmas and New Year

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: farmers cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with less fat.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and has a unique flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a distinct flavor.

Activate yeast in warm milk until bubbly, about 5-10 minutes.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add the activated yeast mixture, softened butter, and eggs to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough until smooth, about 8-10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Prepare the filling by mixing cottage cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and raisins in a bowl.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.

Cut the dough into circles and place them on a baking sheet.

Spoon the cheese filling into the center of each circle.

Fold the edges of the dough slightly over the filling to create a border.

Brush the edges with egg yolk for a golden finish.

Bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Allow to cool before serving.

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