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Bóly Curd Cheese Pie (Lazy Woman's Strudel)

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Published

May 22, 2026

Bóly Curd Cheese Pie (Lazy Woman's Strudel)

"A traditional Hungarian layered dessert from the Bóly region, also known as 'Lazy Woman's Strudel'. This recipe requires no kneading or rolling; the dry and wet ingredients are layered directly in the baking dish, resulting in a wonderfully light, creamy, and citrus-scented curd cheese pie."

Bóly Curd Cheese Pie (Lazy Woman's Strudel)
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Servings
8 people
Calories
325 kcal

📊 Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories: 325 kcal
  • Protein: 10g
  • Carbs: 45g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Fiber: 1g

🛒 Ingredients

Dry Mixture

  • 150g powdered sugar
  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 6g baking powder (approximately half a packet)

Egg-Milk Mixture

  • 3 eggs (large)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 300ml milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

Filling & Topping

  • 250g curd cheese (túró, quark, or farmer's cheese)
  • 1 handful raisins
  • 1 lemon (grated zest only)
  • 2 tbsp sour cream (tejföl, for drizzling)
  • 50g butter (cold, cubed, plus extra for greasing the dish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients

⏱️ time: 5 mins mins

In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together the powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, and baking powder until evenly combined.

💡 Chef's Tip: Sifting the flour and powdered sugar together ensures a lighter texture and prevents any lumps in the dry layers.

Step 2: Prepare Wet Mixture

⏱️ time: 5 mins mins

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with one tablespoon of granulated sugar until frothy. Pour in the milk and vanilla essence, and whisk until fully incorporated.

💡 Chef's Tip: Ensure the milk is at room temperature so it incorporates smoothly with the eggs.

Step 3: Layer the Base and Filling

⏱️ time: 5 mins mins

Generously grease a large baking dish with butter. Sprinkle exactly half of the dry flour mixture evenly over the bottom of the dish. Crumble the curd cheese in large chunks over the flour layer. Scatter the raisins evenly on top, drizzle with a little sour cream, and grate the fresh lemon zest over the entire layer.

💡 Chef's Tip: Do not pack the flour down; keep it loose so the liquid can penetrate it easily later.

Step 4: Add Top Layer and Liquid

⏱️ time: 5 mins mins

Sprinkle the remaining half of the dry flour mixture evenly over the curd cheese layer. Slowly and carefully pour the egg-and-milk mixture over the top. If you notice any dry, floury spots on the surface, gently poke or stir them with a fork to ensure the liquid saturates the flour. Dot the top with small pieces of cold butter.

💡 Chef's Tip: Letting the assembled dish sit for 5 minutes before baking helps the flour absorb the liquid evenly, preventing dry flour pockets in the finished cake.

Step 5: Bake and Cool

⏱️ time: 45 mins mins

Bake in a preheated oven at 150°C (300°F) for approximately 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Check the center with a toothpick to ensure it is baked through. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before slicing.

💡 Chef's Tip: Resist the temptation to slice it hot! As the pie cools, the curd cheese and custard set, creating the perfect, clean-cut layers.

📝 Author Notes

This beloved recipe from the Bóly region has been passed down through generations in handwritten recipe books. It is called 'Lazy Woman's Strudel' because it delivers all the rich, creamy flavors of a traditional Hungarian curd cheese strudel without the effort of stretching paper-thin dough.

🥡 Storage Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It tastes excellent cold straight from the fridge, or slightly warmed up.

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