Russian · dessert
Vatrushka
Vatrushka reads sweetness 6.1, richness 5.3 and floral 3.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Russian dessert, about 59 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.1 · Richness 5.3 · Floral 3.4 · Funk & Ferment 2.8 · Sourness 2.8 · Umami 2.2 · Fruity 0.8 · Salinity 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 3 cups plain flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 1/4 tsp dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 lb tvorog (quark
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp sour cream
Time & effort: about 59 min (29 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 213.9 kcal, 9.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 32.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Prepare a soft enriched yeast dough, let it rise, then divide into rounds and press a deep well into the centre of each.
- Fill the well with sweetened tvorog mixed with egg and vanilla, then bake in a moderate oven until the dough is golden and the filling is just set.
- Cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.
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- Alfajores — Argentine
- Faworki — Polish
- Medovik (Медовик) — Russian
- Flan con Dulce de Leche — Argentine
- Túrógombóc (Cottage Cheese Dumplings) — Hungarian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.