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Croatian štrukli, soft cheese-filled pastry pieces baked in cream, arranged imperfectly in a ceramic baking dish.

Croatian Štrukli (Savory Cheese-Filled Pastry)

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Soft Croatian cheese-filled pastry baked with sour cream and butter until tender and lightly golden.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Croatian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Dough and Filling
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 cups cottage cheese well drained
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • 9-by-13-inch baking dish
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Make the dough and filling:
  1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the warm water and oil and knead for 5 minutes, until smooth. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
  2. Stir the cottage cheese, egg, half the sour cream, salt, and pepper together in a second bowl.
  3. Heat the oven to 375°F. Roll the dough into a thin rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread the cheese filling over it, leaving a 1-inch border, then roll it up from the long side.
Bake the štrukli:
  1. Cut the roll into 2-inch pieces and arrange them snugly in a buttered baking dish. Mix the remaining sour cream with the heavy cream and pour it over the pastry.
  2. Brush with the melted butter and scatter the breadcrumbs over the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until tender and lightly golden.
  3. Rest for 10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • Drain the cottage cheese well so the filling remains creamy rather than watery.
  • Do not pack the baking dish too tightly; a little space lets the cream reach the sides of each piece.