What you need
Dough
Filling
How I make it
Dough
Put all the dough ingredients in a stand mixer bowl and knead with the dough hook for 12 minutes. Keep to the full kneading time. The dough will be very soft.
Transfer to a floured bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for a slow rise.
Filling
Whip the egg whites with the sugar to stiff peaks.
In a separate bowl, mix the remaining filling ingredients until smooth.
Fold the whipped whites into the cheese mixture.
Assembly and baking
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Roll the dough into a large circle and line the bottom and sides of the pan with it.
Pour in the filling.
Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F (180°C). Lower the heat to 325°F (160°C) and bake for 35 more minutes, until the cheese filling is golden and set.
Let cool, then refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
What I've learned
- I don't throw away the dough scraps; they make good cookies or rugelach.
Source: ChefEf (chefef.com)