Czech Pastry Cottage Cheese Kolacky
Discover the charm of Eastern European baking with these delightful Czech Pastry Cottage Cheese Kolacky! This traditional recipe combines a rich, buttery dough made with cream cheese and unsalted butter with a creamy, slightly tangy cottage cheese filling sweetened with powdered sugar and infused with vanilla. These dainty pastries are beautifully shaped by folding dough around the filling, creating a tender, golden-brown treat that’s as gorgeous as it is delicious. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these kolacky are perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a sweet snack any time of year. With simple ingredients and straightforward techniques, this recipe brings an authentic taste of Czech culinary heritage to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 piece Egg yolk
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
Add the unsalted butter and cream cheese to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, mix the ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
While the dough chills, make the filling by combining cottage cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and the egg yolk in a bowl. Mix until smooth and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Once the dough is chilled, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.
Using a round cookie cutter (about 2-3 inches wide), cut circles out of the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Place a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of the cottage cheese filling in the center of each dough circle.
Fold two opposite sides of the circle over the filling, pinching them together lightly to seal. This will form a square shape.
Brush the edges of the pastry lightly with water or milk to help them seal better.
Sprinkle the tops with a little granulated sugar (optional for added sweetness).
Bake the kolacky in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the kolacky with powdered sugar for a final touch.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3958 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.6 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.2 g | 531% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 683 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 1824 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 509.5 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 227.4 g | ||
| Protein | 70.4 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 427 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 874 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
