These tender layered pastries feature two classic fillings: sweet walnut and fragrant dried apricot. The buttery kefir dough is soft, easy to work with, and bakes into delicate layers that almost melt in your mouth. Although baked as one large pie, it is traditionally cooled and cut into individual pastries, making it perfect for holidays, tea time, or sharing with family and friends.

   Soft, fragrant, and wonderfully homey, these apple–cottage cheese cookies bring simple comfort to your kitchen. With tender dough, juicy apple, and bright lemon zest, they’re an easy, cozy treat perfect for an afternoon tea.