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Nutritional Values
320kcal
8gProtein
28gCarbs
20gFat
2gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Kohuke
How to order / say it
Say it
Kohuke — [Koh-hu-keh]
Order
I'll have a Kohuke, please.
Locally
Palun mulle kohuke.
Say locally
A popular Estonian dessert consisting of curd cheese coated in chocolate.
Why try it?
Kohuke captures the essence of Estonian confectionery with its unique and delightful curd cheese texture, wrapped in a sweet chocolate hug, loved across generations.
How it tastes
The soft, creamy interior of curd cheese is encased in a crisp chocolate shell, offering a sweet and slightly tangy treat perfect for any time.
Origin & History — first documented: 1960
Kohuke became a household favorite in Estonia during the Soviet era as a convenient, sweet snack, growing into a beloved dessert staple for both kids and adults alike.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 200 g curd cheese
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🧂 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🍯 200 g dark chocolate
Method
- 1 Mix curd cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- 2 Shape into bars and freeze until firm.
- 3 Melt chocolate over a double boiler.
- 4 Dip frozen bars in chocolate to coat.
- 5 Let set on a parchment-lined tray until firm.
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