Sochniki with Sweet Cottage Cheese

Name: Sochniki with Sweet Cottage Cheese
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 16 pastries
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour; 200 g unsalted butter, softened; 150 g granulated sugar; 2 whole large eggs; 10 g baking powder; 10 g vanilla sugar; 1 pinch fine salt; 500 g dry cottage cheese or farmer cheese; 100 g granulated sugar, for filling; 1 whole large egg, for filling; 50 g raisins, rinsed and dried; 5 g vanilla sugar, for filling; 1 whole egg, beaten, for glaze

Soft Ukrainian-style pastries filled with sweet cottage cheese, vanilla and raisins.

By Savva LoginovUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 1 hr 30 minMakes 16 pastries

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Sochniki are tender folded pastries filled with sweet cottage cheese and raisins. The source gives a complete dough and filling but leaves out shaping and baking steps; this version uses the familiar half-moon fold, leaving the filling visible at the edges. Chill the dough before rolling and avoid overfilling so the pastries stay neat. Bake until lightly golden, then cool briefly before serving. They are lovely with tea or as a simple breakfast pastry. Beat butter with 150 g sugar and vanilla sugar. Beat in 2 eggs and salt. Stir in flour and baking powder to make a soft dough. Wrap and chill 30 minutes. Mix cottage cheese, 100 g sugar, one egg and vanilla sugar until combined. Fold in raisins.

How to tell when it is ready

Pastry is lightly golden and filling is set.

Tips

Use dry cottage cheese.
Chill dough before rolling.
Avoid overfilling the rounds.
Leave the folded edge partly open.

Troubleshooting

If the mixture is too thick, add liquid a little at a time.
If browning too quickly, lower the heat.

Substitutions

Use a suitable neutral oil if needed.
Choose a broth or seasoning that suits your dietary needs.

Variations

Adjust herbs or spices to taste.
Add a little citrus for brightness.

Serving suggestions

Serve with tea.
Pair with fresh fruit.
Dust with icing sugar.
Offer plain yogurt.

Make ahead

Measure ingredients ahead and finish cooking shortly before serving.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Food safety

Contains wheat, egg and dairy. Keep cottage-cheese filling refrigerated until shaping.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare this ahead?

Prepare components ahead and refrigerate promptly.

How should I store sochniki with sweet cottage cheese?

Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Serve promptly and refrigerate leftovers safely.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

Sochniki with Sweet Cottage Cheese