Can I use ricotta instead of cottage cheese?

Yes! For a smoother texture, swap an equal amount of whole-milk ricotta. You may need slightly less cornstarch.

Why is my filling grainy?

Graininess means the cheese wasn’t blended enough. Pulse longer in the food processor until silky.

Can I make the crust ahead of time?

Absolutely. Prepare and chill the crust up to 24 hours in advance, then roll and bake as directed.

How can I make this gluten-free?

Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the crust. Keep the other ingredients the same.

Hutterite Schuten Pie Recipe – Creamy Cottage Cheese Delight

Name: Hutterite Schuten Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Hutterite
Ingredients: For the Crust:; 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour; ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed; 2 Tbsp granulated sugar; Pinch of salt; 3–4 Tbsp ice water; For the Filling:; 2 cups (450 g) full-fat cottage cheese, well-drained; ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 Tbsp); 2 Tbsp cornstarch; Optional Toppings:; Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries); Honey or maple syrup; Powdered sugar for dusting

Description

Creamy, flavorful, and surprisingly simple—Hutterite Schuten Pie is the cozy cottage cheese pie your family will fall in love with. A tender, buttery crust cradles a velvety filling of cottage cheese sweetened with a hint of lemon zest. Rustic and ready in under an hour, it’s tradition baked into every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:
1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
3–4 Tbsp ice water
For the Filling:
2 cups (450 g) full-fat cottage cheese, well-drained
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 Tbsp)
2 Tbsp cornstarch
Optional Toppings:
Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Honey or maple syrup
Powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

Prepare the Crust
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Drizzle ice water, 1 Tbsp at a time, and gently stir until dough just comes together.
- Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 15 minutes.
Preheat & Roll
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- On a floured surface, roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Transfer to a 9-inch pie pan, trim overhang, and crimp edges.
Make the Filling
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and cornstarch.
- Blend until completely smooth.
Assemble & Bake
- Pour filling into crust and smooth top with spatula.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off oven, crack door, and let pie rest inside for 10 minutes.
Cool & Serve
- Cool pie completely on wire rack (about 1 hour).
- Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with berries, honey, or powdered sugar as desired.

Notes

Ensure the cottage cheese is well-drained for the smoothest texture. Cool the pie gradually to prevent cracks.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Hutterite

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 75mg