Yesss — Hungarian Curd Cheese Squares (Túrós tészta or Túrós kocka) are a dreamy classic from Central European kitchens. Think soft, sweet, lightly tangy cottage cheese filling layered between fluffy pastry or sponge cake squares — dusted with powdered sugar. Pure comfort! 🇭🇺❤️
Here’s a classic recipe that tastes like something straight out of a Hungarian grandma’s kitchen:
🇭🇺 Hungarian Curd Cheese Squares (Túrós kocka)
Servings: 12
Prep time: 25 minutes
Bake time: 30–35 minutes
Chill time: At least 1 hour before slicing
🧀 Filling Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (350 g) Hungarian-style curd cheese or dry cottage cheese / farmer’s cheese (not wet ricotta)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional but traditional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional for creaminess)
- 1–2 tbsp semolina or flour (to thicken if cheese is too wet)
- A handful of raisins (optional, soaked in rum or water)
🍰 Cake Layer:
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
🍥 Topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting