Orange-Cheese Pie: A Citrusy Delight

Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy oranges and creamy curd with this scrumptious pie recipe. The zesty flavor of oranges paired with the smooth texture of curd creates a heavenly treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Get ready to impress your taste buds and guests alike with this exquisite dessert!

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 eggs
• 160 grams (1 cup) sugar
• 200 grams (7/8 cup) unsalted butter
• 260 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

• 2 eggs
• 100 grams (1/2 cup) sugar
• 300 grams (1 1/4 cups) sour cream (20% fat)
• 5 grams orange zest

For the Curd:

• 2 eggs
• 40 grams (3 tbsp) sugar
• 400 grams (14 oz) cottage cheese (18% fat)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 oranges (about 400 grams), peeled and deseeded

For the Sauce:

• 125 ml (1/2 cup) milk
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 50 grams (1/4 cup) sugar
• 50 grams (1.8 oz) chocolate

Additional:

• Coconut flakes

Cooking Instructions:

Preparing the Crust:

1. Take the butter out of the refrigerator in advance to soften. Beat the butter with sugar until light and creamy, then add the eggs and beat again.
2. Sift the flour into the butter-egg mixture and quickly knead the dough. If the dough is too soft, add a little more flour. Do not overwork the dough, or it will become coarse.
3. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Oranges:

1. Place the oranges in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let them sit for 3 minutes, then drain the water. Repeat this process 2 more times to remove bitterness.
2. Cut the oranges, including the peel, remove the seeds, and finely chop them using a blender.
3. Transfer the chopped oranges to a saucepan, add 3–4 tbsp of sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the filling thickens slightly. Allow to cool.

Preparing the Cheese Filling:

1. Mix the cottage cheese with vanilla extract and 3 tbsp of sugar until smooth. Combine the sour cream with the egg and 100 g of sugar.

Assembling the Pie:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the dough and transfer it to a baking dish (use a round 30 cm or rectangular dish of similar volume). Roll a rolling pin along the edges to remove excess dough.
2. Spread the orange filling over the bottom of the crust, then add the cheese filling.
3. Pour the sour cream mixture over the pie and sprinkle with grated orange zest.
4. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes. Remove the pie from the oven and cool completely before serving.

Bon appetit!