Romanian Placinte - Easy Cottage Cheese Pies | CulinaryCreationss

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup (120ml) cold water
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar (helps tenderize the dough)
• For the Cottage Cheese Filling:
• 2 cups (450g) full-fat cottage cheese (or ricotta cheese, drained)
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but highly recommended for flavor)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch (helps thicken the filling)
• 1/4 cup (30g) raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
• For Assembly & Glaze:
• 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional, for serving)