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Cheese Boat Pie Recipe

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Cheese Boat Pie is a delicious, savory pastry featuring a soft, tender dough filled with a rich blend of feta, cottage cheese, and mozzarella. Enhanced with a peppery kick and finished with a perfectly baked egg in the center, this recipe delivers a unique and comforting dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Dough

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

For the Filling

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

For Assembly

  • 2 eggs (1 for brushing, 1 for baking into the pie)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour and Greek yogurt using a spoon until a rough dough forms. Knead the dough for about 2 minutes until soft and light, ensuring it does not stick to your hands. If it feels sticky, sprinkle a little more flour. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Preheat Oven & Roll Dough: Preheat your oven to 220°C (450°F). Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the rested dough into a large oval about 0.5 cm thick. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking tray prepared for baking.
  3. Apply Cheese and Pepper: Spread one-third of each cheese (mozzarella, feta, and cottage cheese) around the rim of the dough evenly, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper over the cheese-lined rim.
  4. Form the Crust and Fill: Fold the rim of the dough over the cheese to create a crust edge filled with cheese. Then fill the central well with the remaining cheeses, layering them in order: feta, cottage cheese, and mozzarella. Sprinkle additional ground black pepper on top of the filling. Beat one egg in a bowl and brush it over the crust and any exposed dough for a golden finish.
  5. First Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until the crust begins to set and brown slightly.
  6. Add Egg to Center & Final Bake: Remove the pie from the oven, create a small well in the center of the cheese filling, and carefully crack the remaining egg into this space. Return the pie to the oven and bake for another 6-8 minutes or until the egg white is fully cooked but the yolk remains slightly soft, or to your preferred doneness.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the Cheese Boat Pie from the oven, allow it to cool slightly, then slice and enjoy while warm.

Notes

  • Make sure the dough is not sticky before resting; add flour gradually if needed.
  • The layering of cheeses affects flavor intensity—feel free to adjust ratios based on preference.
  • Watch the egg closely during the final bake to avoid overcooking the yolk.
  • You can cover the edges with foil if they brown too quickly during baking.
  • Serve warm for best taste and texture.

Keywords: Cheese Boat Pie, Greek yogurt dough, feta cheese pie, savory pie recipe, Mediterranean cheese pie, easy cheese pie, baked cheese boat

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