Baked Papanasi (The Romanian Cheese Danish)

Name: Baked Papanasi (The Romanian Cheese Danish)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: 2 cups full-fat (4% milkfat) small-curd cottage cheese; 2 large eggs; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping; Sour cream or plain yoghurt; Blueberry jam or sour cherry jam

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This is authentic Romanian Papanasi dough, baked in a simple shape for an easy treat. The cheese is mixed right into the dough for a one-bowl, soft, and simple pastry—no separate filling needed!

Updated at: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:24:46 GMT