Melt-in-Your-Mouth Apple Pie

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This melt-in-your-mouth apple pie is one of those desserts that disappears as soon as it’s served. Soft, creamy, lightly sweet, and filled with tender apples and a delicate cottage cheese layer, it’s perfect when you want something homemade, comforting, and impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. This quick apple pie recipe is ideal for family gatherings, tea time, or whenever you crave an easy baked dessert.

Ingredients

3 eggs
150 g / 3/4 cup sugar
200 ml / 3/4 cup milk
80 g / 1/3 cup melted butter
300 g / 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
A pinch of salt
10 g / 2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large apples, peeled and sliced

For the cottage cheese layer:

300 g / 1 1/3 cups cottage cheese
40 g / 3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
1 g / 1/4 teaspoon vanilla powder

Topping:

Walnuts, as desired
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Prepare the batter
In a large bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and continue beating until well combined.
Add wet ingredients
Pour in the milk and melted butter, mixing gently until smooth.
Add dry ingredients
Sift in the flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until you get a smooth, lump-free batter.
Prepare the baking dish
Line a 25 x 18 cm (10 x 7 inch) baking dish with damp parchment paper and lightly spray with vegetable oil.
First layer
Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly. Arrange the sliced apples over the batter.
Prepare the cottage cheese layer
In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla powder until creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the apples.
Final layer
Pour the remaining batter on top, smoothing the surface. Sprinkle walnuts evenly over the top.
Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 55 minutes, until golden and set.
Finish
Let the pie cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing.

Time, Servings & Nutrition

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8–10 slices
Nutrition (per slice, approx.):
Calories: 280 | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 12 g | Carbohydrates: 34 g

Why This Recipe Is Good and Healthy

This apple pie combines fresh fruit, eggs, and cottage cheese, providing a balance of protein, calcium, and natural sweetness. It’s satisfying without being overly heavy, making it a great homemade dessert option for any occasion.

This melt-in-your-mouth apple pie is soft, creamy, and filled with tender apples and a delicate cottage cheese layer, perfect for any occasion.

For the Pie Base

3 eggs 3 eggs
150 g 150 g / 3/4 cup sugar
200 ml 200 ml / 3/4 cup milk
80 g 80 g / 1/3 cup melted butter
300 g 300 g / 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
a pinch A pinch of salt
10 g 10 g / 2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large 2 large apples, peeled and sliced

For the Cottage Cheese Layer

300 g 300 g / 1 1/3 cups cottage cheese
40 g 40 g / 3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg 1 egg
1 g 1 g / 1/4 teaspoon vanilla powder

For the Topping

Walnuts, as desired
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Preparation of Batter

In a large bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and continue beating until well combined.
Pour in the milk and melted butter, mixing gently until smooth.
Sift in the flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until you get a smooth, lump-free batter.

Layering and Baking

Line a 25 x 18 cm (10 x 7 inch) baking dish with damp parchment paper and lightly spray with vegetable oil.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly. Arrange the sliced apples over the batter.
In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla powder until creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the apples.
Pour the remaining batter on top, smoothing the surface. Sprinkle walnuts evenly over the top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 55 minutes, until golden and set.