Shelly's Recipe

COUNTRY CHEESE PIE

Category: Quiche and Savory Tarts / Tartlettes

1 9 inch partially baked pie shell
1 lb farmer cheese
6 tbsp plain yogurt
1/2 tsp ground coriander seeds
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 tbsp minced chives or scallion
1 tsp sugar
Salt and pepper
3 eggs, well beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375. Prick bottom of pie shell and bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together in a bowl the farmer cheese, yogurt, coriander, nutmeg, chives, sugar, salt (omit if farmer cheese is very salty) and pepper. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add eggs and beat again.

Pour batter into pie shell and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Bake for 45 minutes or until top is nicely browned and puffy. Place pie dish on a round platter and cut in wedges at the table. Serve immediately Serves 8 as a first course or 4 as a main course.