Description
This light and flaky Pastry with Cottage Cheese and Lemon is the perfect blend of creamy and citrusy. Made with puff pastry, a zesty cottage cheese filling, and a touch of vanilla, it’s an easy treat that feels bakery-level without the fuss. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, it’s ready in under 45 minutes and packed with protein-rich cottage cheese and bright lemon flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 egg yolk (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (to taste)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into squares or rectangles, depending on your desired shape.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, egg yolk, vanilla, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add cornstarch if the mixture seems too wet.
- Assemble: Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square. Fold into triangles or pinwheels and press edges to seal.
- Egg Wash: Beat the egg and brush over the tops. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or a light lemon glaze.
Notes
For a smoother filling, blend the cottage cheese in a food processor. To make these ahead, fill and shape the pastries, then refrigerate unbaked and bake fresh the next day. For a variation, add a spoonful of fruit jam or a few fresh berries inside each pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg