How to Make Amish Custard Cottage Cheese Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Amish Custard Cottage Cheese Pie is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This pie is a favorite in Amish communities and has been passed down through the years, with each family adding their own twist to the recipe.

The beauty of this pie is its simplicity. It consists of a flaky pie crust filled with a creamy custard made from cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, and a touch of vanilla. The result is a rich and luscious filling that is both satisfying and comforting.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 2 (9 inch) pie shell

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 9-inch pies

  • Place cottage cheese in a strainer and let drain for about 1 hour or until most of liquid has been drained.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, sugar, flour, lemon juice, salt, egg yolks, evaporated milk, and regular milk. Mix well.
  • In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites until firm. Fold into cottage cheese mixture until smooth. Pour into pie crusts.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven; reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool pies on racks, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 1 day for better flavor) before serving.
  • Nutrition

    220 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 272mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 163mg