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Montenegrin Cheese and Fruit Pie
Gibanica
A decadent dessert pastry made with filo dough, layered with a creamy cheese filling and sweet fruit preserves (raspberry and apricot). Topped with powdered sugar, it's a delightful Balkan treat.
🧂 Υλικά
- 1 12 oz can Apricot pastry filling
- 1 12 oz can Raspberry pastry filling
- 8 oz package Cream cheese(softened)
- 1 lb Cottage cheese(small curd)
- 0.33 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Lemon zest
- 6 Large eggs(separated)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 lb Filo dough(thawed according to package instructions)
- 4 oz Butter(melted)
- Powdered sugar(for topping)
- Fresh raspberries(for garnish)
👨🍳 Οδηγίες
- 1
For the cheese filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the cottage cheese, granulated sugar, and lemon zest. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time. Stir in the sour cream and beat again. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cheese mixture.
💡 Επαγγελματικές Συμβουλές: Ensure egg whites are stiff before folding to maintain lightness. - 2
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 13x9 inch glass baking pan.
- 3
Lay one sheet of filo dough in the prepared pan and lightly brush with melted butter. Repeat with a second sheet of filo dough, buttering each layer. Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the filo dough.
💡 Επαγγελματικές Συμβουλές: Work quickly with filo dough as it can dry out. - 4
Spread the raspberry filling over the cheese layer. Add two more sheets of filo dough, buttering each layer. Spread the remaining cheese mixture on top.
💡 Επαγγελματικές Συμβουλές: Ensure even distribution of fillings for balanced flavor. - 5
Spread the apricot filling over the second cheese layer. Top with two more sheets of filo dough, buttering each layer. Finish with two final sheets of filo dough, buttering the top layer.
💡 Επαγγελματικές Συμβουλές: Press down gently to ensure layers adhere. - 6
Bake for 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and puffed. Let cool slightly before dusting generously with powdered sugar. Cut into squares and serve with fresh raspberries.
💡 Επαγγελματικές Συμβουλές: Allow the pie to cool slightly before cutting to prevent it from falling apart.
💡 Επαγγελματικές Συμβουλές
- ✓If apricot or raspberry filling is too thick, you can thin it slightly with a tablespoon of water.
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cheese filling.
- ✓This pie is best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
✨ Ιδέες για Παραλλαγές
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- Use other fruit preserves like cherry or plum.
- Add a layer of chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds) between the cheese and fruit layers.