Among the many desserts, pumpkin pie is one of the most delicious and easy to make. Pumpkin pairs well with a variety of ingredients, giving cooks the opportunity to experiment. And if you add a little cottage cheese, you'll get an unforgettable, delicate pie, perfect for sharing with loved ones.

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Pumpkin and cottage cheese pie in the oven

A simple, time-tested pie recipe. Perfect for beginner cooks looking to make pumpkin pie for the first time.
Nutritional value per serving
236.3 kcal
  • Proteins: 9 g
  • Fats: 11 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25.3 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    For experienced cooks. Special equipment may be required.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Semolina
    3 tbsp
  • Cottage cheese
    300 G
  • Egg C1
    2 pcs
  • Butter
    2 tsp
  • Raisin
    50 G
  • Pumpkin
    500 G
  • Sugar
    6 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1

Cut the pumpkin flesh onto a lined and greased baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.

Step 2

Transfer the baked pulp to a blender container, add 1.5 tablespoons of semolina and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Blend the ingredients.

Step 3

Add the beaten egg and mix with the other ingredients.

Step 4

In a separate deep bowl, add the remaining semolina and sugar, cottage cheese, raisins, and one egg. Stir the mixture with a fork.

Step 5

Spread the first layer of pumpkin mixture into the pan. Use about three tablespoons per layer.

Step 6

We spread the second layer of the pie with the curd mixture. Also three tablespoons.

Step 7

Alternate layers until you run out of ingredients. The final layer should be cottage cheese.

Step 8

Place the pan in the oven for 40–50 minutes at 180 degrees.

Step 9

Remove the baked pie from the pan while it's still warm. Turn it over and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. It's ready!

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The most delicate cottage cheese and pumpkin pie

If you're looking for the most tender dough and the perfect combination of ingredients, you should check out this delicious pumpkin cottage cheese pie recipe. Cottage cheese and sour cream add a slight tartness that perfectly complements the sweetness of the pumpkin.

By mixing all the ingredients correctly, you'll achieve a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Another plus of this recipe is the pie's stunning appearance, making it a perfect centerpiece for any holiday table.

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Pumpkin and Cottage Cheese Zebra Pie

A unique pumpkin pie recipe that combines the main ingredients in layers. The result is a soft, two-toned pie whose attractive appearance matches its aroma and flavor.
Nutritional value per serving
232 kcal
  • Proteins: 13 g
  • Fats: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
  • Number of servings: 1
    The diameter of the mold is 20 cm.

Ingredients

Servings
  • Baked pumpkin
    250 G
  • Egg C1
    2 pcs
  • Potato starch
    2 tbsp
  • Honey
    2 tbsp
  • Orange zest
    1 tbsp
  • Cottage cheese
    250 G

Preparation

Step 1

Blend the baked pumpkin until it becomes puree.

Step 2

Add honey, starch, egg, and orange zest to the container with the pumpkin puree. Mix everything thoroughly with a blender.

Step 3

Place the cottage cheese, starch, honey, and egg in a separate bowl. Beat all ingredients until smooth.

Step 4

Transfer both mixtures into pastry bags and begin layering the pie, one at a time. Start with the pumpkin mixture and pipe it along the edges of the baking pan.

Step 5

After filling the first layer, lay out the second one in a checkerboard pattern.

Step 6

Once the mixture is finished, you can apply additional designs using a toothpick.

 

Step 7

Place the pie in an oven preheated to 170 degrees for 50-60 minutes, checking periodically for readiness.

Step 8

The dish is ready!

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Pumpkin pie with cottage cheese in a slow cooker

A healthy recipe for those trying to lose weight, as this pumpkin pie is the lowest in calories. Pumpkin and cottage cheese provide numerous nutrients, further enhancing the benefits of this dish.
Nutritional value per serving
191 kcal
  • Proteins: 8 g
  • Fats: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
  • Number of servings: 1
    Diameter 22 cm.

Ingredients

Servings
  • Egg C1
    4 pcs
  • Cottage cheese
    500 G
  • Pumpkin
    500 G
  • Sugar
    200 G
  • Lemon zest
    to taste
  • Flour
    4 tbsp
  • Butter
    20 G

Preparation

Step 1

Chop the pumpkin pulp and simmer in a saucepan over medium heat until done.

Step 2

Place the prepared pumpkin pulp, 100 grams of sugar, 2 eggs, and one and a half teaspoons of lemon zest in a deep container. Blend everything until smooth.

Step 3

Add flour to the mixture and mix thoroughly.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, place the cottage cheese, 2 eggs, and 100 grams of sugar. Mix everything together with a blender.

Step 5

When ready, add flour to the curd mixture and mix thoroughly with a spoon.

Step 6

Grease the bottom and sides of the multicooker bowl with melted butter.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon, spoon the pumpkin and curd mixtures into the bowl, one at a time, starting from the center.

Step 8

Turn on the baking mode and bake the pie for 60 minutes. Check for doneness with a skewer. The dish is ready!

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Pumpkin pie with cottage cheese and poppy seeds

A delicious and healthy recipe for pumpkin-curd pie, enhanced with poppy seeds. The poppy seeds perfectly complement the overall flavor of the pie, adding a subtle hint of spice.
Nutritional value per serving
177 kcal
  • Proteins: 10.6 g
  • Fats: 8.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15.7 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
  • Number of servings: 1
    The diameter of the mold is 22 cm.

Ingredients

Servings
  • Poppy
    25 G
  • Egg C1
    5 pcs
  • Cottage cheese
    500 G
  • Starch
    4 tbsp
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Sugar
    140 G
  • Sour cream
    100 G
  • Pumpkin puree
    600 G
  • Orange zest
    1 pcs

Preparation

Step 1

Place pumpkin puree, sugar, salt, orange zest, and 2 eggs in a blender. Mix well and pour into a new bowl.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of starch to the resulting mixture and mix thoroughly with a spoon.

Step 3

Mix the cottage cheese, egg, sugar, and salt in a blender. Pour into a new container.

Step 4

Add 2 tablespoons of starch, sour cream, and 25 grams of boiled poppy seeds to the curd mixture. Mix thoroughly until smooth.

Step 5

Place the prepared mixtures into the baking dish, starting from the center and with the curd mixture. Alternate layers.

Step 6

Continue forming the pie until you run out of ingredients. You can decorate the top by drawing various lines with a spatula. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Check for doneness with a skewer.

Step 7

Prepare the filling. In a deep bowl, thoroughly mix 100 grams of pumpkin puree, sour cream, sugar, salt, and 1 egg.

Step 8

When done, remove the pie from the oven and pour the sour cream-pumpkin mixture over it. Return to the oven for another 10 minutes at the same temperature.

 

Step 9

The dish is ready!

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Pumpkin pie with cottage cheese and semolina

Semolina is an excellent thickener for pumpkin pie. It allows you to create a denser dough without losing the overall flavor of the dessert. It complements the cottage cheese beautifully, adding a milky flavor.
Nutritional value per serving
214 kcal
  • Proteins: 11 g
  • Fats: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
  • Number of servings: 1
    Shape - 20 cm.

Ingredients

Servings
  • Milk
    40 G
  • Semolina
    50 G
  • Pumpkin
    200 G
  • Cottage cheese
    300 G
  • Egg C1
    3 pcs
  • Sugar
    50 G
  • Salt
    to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Cut the pumpkin flesh into small pieces and cook in a saucepan until tender. Blend the cooked pumpkin until pureed.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, semolina, salt, and sugar. Mix until smooth.

Step 3

Add cottage cheese to the egg-semolina mixture. Mix thoroughly with a spoon.

Step 4

Add pumpkin puree to the curd mixture and add milk. Mix all ingredients together.

 

Step 5

Grease a baking pan with butter and pour the batter into it. Bake in a preheated oven at 175 degrees Celsius for 40-50 minutes, checking periodically with a skewer.

Step 6

The dish is ready!

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Pumpkin pie with cottage cheese and apples

A delicate pumpkin pie recipe that simply melts in your mouth. Cottage cheese adds a tart note, complementing the overall sweetness of the dessert.
Nutritional value per serving
170 kcal
  • Proteins: 6 g
  • Fats: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Egg C1
    2 pcs
  • Sugar
    120 G
  • Pumpkin
    300 G
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Flour
    300 G
  • Butter
    180 G
  • Sour cream
    1 tbsp
  • Cottage cheese 9%
    350 G
  • Sugar
    95 G
  • Orange zest
    1 pcs
  • Potato starch
    14 G
  • Vanilla extract
    1 G
  • Baking powder
    10 G

Preparation

Step 1

In a deep bowl, thoroughly mix the flour with sugar, salt, baking powder and vanilla.

Step 2

Add butter to the mixture and mix the ingredients with your hands until loose.

Step 3

Pour the egg and sour cream into the container and then mix thoroughly.

Step 4

Knead the prepared mixture with your hands until it reaches the consistency of soft dough.

Step 5

Separate a third of the dough and roll it into balls for quick cooling.

Step 6

Place the dough balls in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the remaining dough to a greased baking pan and smooth it out. To make it easier to pour the filling, create small ridges around the sides.

Step 8

In a separate container, thoroughly mix the cottage cheese, 70 grams of sugar, starch, vanillin and egg.

Step 9

Take another deep bowl and grate the pumpkin pulp, orange zest, 25 grams of sugar, and starch into it. Mix the ingredients until smooth.

Step 10

Transfer ⅔ of the curd filling to the baking dish, spreading the mixture around the dough in a circle along the edges.

Step 11

Now take 2/3 of the pumpkin filling and spread it on the dough, creating a second inner circle. Press each circle into a tight circle.

Step 12

Fill the new circle with the remaining curd mixture, and place the remaining pumpkin mixture in the center of the pie.

Step 13

We take the balls out of the freezer and spread them on top of our pie.

Step 14

Spread the shavings over the dough in an even layer.

Step 15

Place the pan in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius. Baking time is approximately 45–55 minutes.

Step 16

The dish is ready!

5 Secrets of Pumpkin Pie

  • One of the most important secrets to making pumpkin pie is choosing the right base—the pumpkin and its ingredients. When choosing pumpkins, thin-skinned varieties are the first choice. They are often sweeter than thin-skinned varieties and yield more of the nutritious flesh, which is then used in the pie.
  • Pumpkin's unique properties allow for a variety of ways to combine ingredients. Feel free to experiment with adding new elements to tried-and-true recipes. However, it's always important to consider the balance of flavors. If a pie has a lot of sweet ingredients, consider adding something a little tart.
  • Don't forget to grease the pan with butter before baking. This will help prevent the cake from sticking and ensure easy removal from the pan once baking is complete.
  • Since every oven is different, it's impossible to give a definitive baking time. It's best to check the dough regularly during baking with a skewer or toothpick. If there's any dough remaining on the skewer, it's too early to remove the pie from the oven.
  • The more you beat the cottage cheese with the other ingredients, the fluffier the batter will be. To achieve the lightest batter, I recommend whisking the ingredients immediately after adding them, rather than throwing everything together at once.