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1930-1945 - Home Cooks of Dust Bowl and Depression-Era United States.
Cottage cheese pie was a cost-effective and nutritious dessert during the Dust Bowl and Depression years. Utilizing simple, affordable ingredients, it provided a satisfying sweet treat in households facing economic constraints and rationing during the 1930s and 1940s.
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Difficulty
Medium
Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
45 minutes
Total time
1 hour
Servings
8
Region
Great Depression and World War II home-front ration kitchens
Era introduced
1930-1945
Introduced by
Home Cooks of Dust Bowl and Depression-Era United States.
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In the economic hardships of the 1930s and early 1940s, home cooks stretched limited ingredients to create desserts that provided comfort and nutrition. Cottage cheese pie used surplus dairy and pantry staples to offer a creamy, custard-like pie with modest sweetness. Its simplicity and economy made it a favorite in Depression and wartime kitchens where resourcefulness was essential.
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