Not A Pie, But Gold! The Best Dessert
Discover “Not A Pie, But Gold!”, a stunning golden dessert taught by an Arab cook. This easy, rich recipe combines a fluffy batter with a creamy cottage cheese filling for a unique, crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Batter:
3 eggs + 1 egg (for brushing)
150 grams sugar
A pinch of salt
100 ml vegetable oil
70 ml milk
200 grams flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
For the Filling:
250 grams cottage cheese
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon starch (cornstarch preferred)
For Dusting:
Powdered sugar
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).
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In a large bowl, beat 3 eggs with 150 grams of sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add salt, vegetable oil, and milk to the egg mixture and mix well.
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Sift in the flour and baking powder gradually, mixing until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, mix cottage cheese, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and starch until combined.
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Grease your baking dish with oil.
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Pour half the batter into the baking dish and spread evenly.
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Add the cottage cheese mixture as a middle layer.
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Cover with the remaining batter.
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Beat the remaining egg and brush it over the top.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Add citrus zest (lemon or orange) for extra flavor.
Substitute ricotta cheese for a creamier filling.
Mix raisins or dried fruits into the filling for added sweetness.
Use almond flour for a nutty variation.
Garnish with slivered almonds before baking for a crunchy topping.
