Vatrushka (Ватрушка)

By: Русский Повар | 16 Comments | Updated: April 26, 2012 | Category: Desserts, Kosher Compatible, Meatless, Pastries, Pies | Tags : vatrushka, vatrushka recipe, Ватрушка, рецепт ватрушек

Vatrushka (pronounced vat-ROOSH-kah) is a small, personal-sized open pie filled with fresh cheese. Its appearance somewhat resembles that of a cheese Danish, but it is not the same pastry. Cheese-filled vatrushkas can be sweet and used as desserts or unsweetened and served with soup. When the cheese filling is sweetened, ... more