Skutni Štruklji (Slovenian Cottage Cheese Rolls)
Local name: Skutni štruklji
In short: Thin dough rolled around a chive and cottage cheese filling, simmered in a cloth and served in slices with buttery breadcrumbs. It takes about 1 h 40 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 1 h
- Cook
- 40 min
- Resting
- 30 min
- Total
- 1 h 40 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Calories
- 490 kcal
Štruklji are rolled dumplings found all over Slovenia, with fillings that range from walnut to tarragon. The cottage cheese version is the most common: a thin dough is stretched out, spread with a creamy curd and chive filling and rolled up, then simmered wrapped in a cloth. Slices are topped with buttered breadcrumbs. They are eaten as a main with salad or soup, or as a side, and leftovers fry well.
Instructions
- Mix the flour and salt. Add the egg, oil and enough lukewarm water to make a soft dough. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth, cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- Mix the curd cheese, eggs, sour cream, salt and chives until smooth.
- Roll the dough on a floured cloth, then stretch it gently with the backs of your hands until it is thin and about 40 x 50 cm (16 x 20 in). Brush it with the melted butter.
- Spread the filling over the dough, leaving a 2 cm (3/4 in) border. Using the cloth, roll up the dough like a jelly roll.
- Cut the roll in half to fit your pot. Wrap each piece tightly in a clean tea towel or muslin and tie the ends with string.
- Lower the rolls into a large pot of simmering salted water. Cook gently for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once, until firm.
- Meanwhile, melt the 60 g of butter in a pan and fry the breadcrumbs over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden.
- Lift out the rolls, unwrap them carefully and rest for 5 minutes. Cut into 3 cm (1 1/4 in) slices and spoon the buttered crumbs over.
Tips
- To bake instead, roll the filled dough without the cloth, place it in a buttered dish, brush with sour cream and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 35 minutes.
- For sweet štruklji, leave out the salt and chives and add sugar, vanilla, lemon zest and raisins to the cheese.
Questions and answers
Can I make štruklji ahead of time?
Yes. Cook them, cool, slice and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat the slices in butter in a pan or in the oven.
Can štruklji be frozen?
Yes. Freeze cooked slices in a single layer on a tray, then bag them for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in a covered pan with a little butter.
What do you serve with štruklji?
As a main they go with a green salad or a clear soup. As a side they suit roast meat, and sweet versions are served as dessert.
How long does it take to make Skutni Štruklji (Slovenian Cottage Cheese Rolls)?
About 1 h 40 min in total: 1 h of preparation and 40 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Skutni Štruklji (Slovenian Cottage Cheese Rolls)?
About 490 kcal per serving, with 19 g of protein, 47 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 490 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
