Romanian Sweet Cheese Pie (Plăcintă cu Brânză Dulce)
Plăcintă cu Brânză Dulce, or Romanian Sweet Cheese Pie, is a traditional Romanian dessert that is loved for its flaky pastry and sweet cheese filling.
Ingredients
- 500g flour
- 200g butter
- 200g sugar
- 500g sweet cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare the dough by mixing the flour and butter until crumbly, then add water and knead until smooth. Divide the dough in two.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sweet cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Roll out one half of the dough and place it in a greased pie dish. Pour the cheese mixture over the dough.
- Roll out the second half of the dough and place it over the cheese filling. Seal the edges and cut slits in the top crust to vent steam.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Pie dish Rolling pin Mixing bowls
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Plăcintă cu Brânză Dulce with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can add raisins or a splash of rum to the cheese filling.
Cost
$10