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Cheese Boat Pie Recipe

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Cheese Boat Pie is a delightful savory pastry featuring a soft, self-raising flour and Greek yogurt dough filled with a rich blend of mozzarella, feta, and cottage cheese. The dough is beautifully folded to create a cheesy crust, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a delicately cooked egg in the center. This comforting dish is perfect as a satisfying snack or a hearty meal.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 150g self-raising flour
  • 130g Greek yogurt

Cheese Filling

  • 100g grated mozzarella cheese
  • 100g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 150g cottage cheese
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper

Egg Wash and Topping

  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour and Greek yogurt using a spoon to form a rough dough. Knead the dough for about 2 minutes until it becomes soft and light, ensuring it does not stick to your hands. If it does stick, add a small sprinkle of flour. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and set it aside for 5 minutes to rest.
  2. Preheat and Roll Out Dough: Preheat your oven to 220°C (450°F). Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the rested dough into a large oval shape about 0.5 cm thick. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking tray, ready for assembly.
  3. Apply Cheese Around Rim: Spread one-third of each type of cheese—mozzarella, feta, and cottage cheese—around the rim of the dough. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper evenly over the cheese on the rim.
  4. Fold Dough and Add Filling: Fold the rim of the dough inward to create a thick, cheesy crust. In the center well of the dough “boat,” layer the remaining cheese starting with feta, followed by cottage cheese, and then mozzarella. Sprinkle the leftover black pepper over the cheese filling. Whisk one egg in a small bowl and brush the crust and exposed dough with the egg wash to promote browning.
  5. Bake and Add Egg: Bake the assembled pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the pie from the oven and create a small well in the center of the cheese filling. Carefully crack the remaining egg into this well. Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until the egg is cooked to your preference.
  6. Serve: Once baked, remove the Cheese Boat Pie from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy the warm, cheesy flavors and the runny egg yolk center.

Notes

  • If the dough feels too sticky while kneading, add flour sparingly to avoid making it tough.
  • You can adjust the pepper quantity as per your taste preference.
  • Use fresh eggs for best results especially for the topping.
  • This pie can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.

Keywords: Cheese pie, savory pie, Greek yogurt dough, mozzarella, feta, cottage cheese, baking, vegetarian snack

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