Baked Pirozhki with Cream Cheese Dough

Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly flaky and golden Baked Pirozhki with Cream Cheese Dough! This recipe delivers a stunning twist on the traditional Russian hand pie, featuring a rich, tangy dough made from cream cheese and butter that yields a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Customize your pirozhki with either sweet or savory fillings, making them perfect for any occasion—from breakfast to dinner or even holiday celebrations. With a quick chill time and easy baking (no frying here!), these pirozhki are both beginner-friendly and conveniently mess-free. Serve them warm from the oven or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer. Perfect for fans of empanadas, pastries, or hand pies, this recipe combines classic techniques with modern flair, ensuring your pirozhki will become a new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 226 grams Cream cheese
• 113 grams Unsalted butter
• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 large Egg (for dough)
• 300 grams Optional filling (savory or sweet of your choice)
• 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and unsalted butter. Use a mixer or a spatula to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the flour mixture to the cream cheese mixture, stirring until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch (3mm) thickness.

Step 8

Using a round cutter (about 3-4 inches in diameter), cut circles from the dough. Re-roll the scraps as needed to make more circles.

Step 9

Place a spoonful of your chosen filling in the center of each circle. Avoid overfilling to prevent leakage.

Step 10

Fold each circle in half over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges firmly to seal. Optionally, crimp the edges with a fork for decoration.

Step 11

Transfer the pirozhki to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between them.

Step 12

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make the egg wash. Brush the tops of the pirozhki with the egg wash.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pirozhki are golden and puffed.

Step 14

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(707g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2662.3

Total Fat 186.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 105.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 849.5mg	0%
Sodium 2041.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 10.1g
Protein 52.8g	0%

Vitamin D 81IU	0%
Calcium 330.4mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 719.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.0%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 30.2%