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Zucchini Cheese Pie
Cook Time
40 mins
 
Zucchini Cheese Pie - shredded zucchinis mixed with cottage (or ricotta) cheese, cream and eggs, then poured into a pie crust; sweet or savory.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: zucchini cheese pie
Servings: 6
Author: dieTTaste
Ingredients
  • DOUGH:
  • 2 cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • FILLING:
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 lb (1/2 kg) cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup (200g) whipping cream or half-and-half
  • 2-4 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp semolina
Instructions
  1. Wash the zucchinis and grate them with a box grater, using the side with the largest holes (or use your food processor for it). Sprinkle them with some salt and toss with your fingers. Transfer grated zucchinis to a colander set over the bowl and let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour with 1 tsp salt, baking powder, baking powder, yogurt and oil and mix until you get soft dough. Wrap in a plastic foil or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle. Place the dough in an oiled and floured 15x9 inch (40x14 cm) pan, covering bottom and sides of the pan.
  4. Wash grated zucchini with water, squeeze with your hands to remove the excess liquid.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk 2 whole eggs and 1 egg white. Add cheese, cream, sugar, salt and semolina. Add grated zucchinis and mix to combine. Pour the mixture into prepared crust. Brush the filling with leftover egg yolk.
  6. Bake in 375 F (175 C) preheated oven for about 40 minutes.