Skutni Štruklji (Cottage Cheese Rolled Dumplings)
Main CourseSlovenia

Skutni ŠtrukljiCottage Cheese Rolled Dumplings

Rolled Slovenian dumplings filled with cottage cheese and tarragon, gently simmered and served with buttery breadcrumbs.

Prep

50m

Cook

40m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
719kcal

Calories

28g

Protein

31g

Fat

80g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Dough

  • 320g
    All-Purpose Flour
  • 1pcs
    Egg
  • 160ml
    Water
  • 4g
    Salt
  • 40g
    Unsalted Butter (melted)

Filling

  • 450g
    Cottage Cheese
  • 2pcs
    Egg
  • 2g
    Dried Tarragon
  • 2g
    Salt

Boiling

  • 2.2l
    Water
  • 10g
    Salt

Topping

  • 80g
    Breadcrumbs
  • 60g
    Unsalted Butter

Cook through it

Method

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7 steps
  1. 01

    Mix the all-purpose flour and salt, then add the eggs, water, and melted unsalted butter and knead until smooth. Cover and rest.

  2. 02

    Mix the cottage cheese, eggs, dried tarragon, and salt until evenly combined.

  3. 03

    Roll the dough into a thin rectangle, spread over the filling, and roll it tightly into a log.

  4. 04

    Wrap the log securely in a clean cloth or baking parchment and tie the ends.

  5. 05

    Bring the cooking water and salt to a gentle simmer. Lower in the wrapped roll and simmer until firm, cooked through, and the filling reaches 71°C (160°F).

  6. 06

    Rest the roll briefly, unwrap it, and slice it into thick pieces.

  7. 07

    Melt the unsalted butter, add the breadcrumbs, and cook until golden. Spoon them over the sliced dumplings.

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