Blackcurrant Shortbread Pie

6 servings

140 minutes

Black currant crumb pie is a delicate treat, combining tender crumbly dough and rich sweet-sour berries. This dessert has European roots and variations can be found in many countries that love to use seasonal berries in baking. Black currants give the pie a tartness that perfectly balances the sweetness of the vanilla dough and the softness of the sour cream filling. This pie is ideal for cozy family tea times and can be served warm or chilled. Its pleasant acidity pairs well with ice cream or delicate vanilla sauce. Easy to make yet extraordinarily fragrant and harmonious in taste, this pie will become a favorite dessert in any season.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 556.9
• Proteins: 9.3g
• Fats: 25.7g
• Carbohydrates: 71.4g

Ingredients

• Blackcurrant: 300 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Wheat flour: 260 g
• Butter: 120 g
• Potato starch: 2 tbsp
• Sour cream 15%: 210 g
• Sugar: 170 g
• Vanilla sugar: 10 g

Cooking steps

1. Pie base: sift flour into a large bowl or container. Add 75 grams of sugar and a packet of vanilla sugar (10 g). Can be replaced with vanillin or vanilla flavoring.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 260 g
   • Sugar: 170 g
   • Vanilla sugar: 10 g

2. Chop the cold butter into cubes. Add the butter to the flour and mix into a fine crumb.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 120 g

3. Add an egg and a tablespoon of flour. Mix and knead the dough, which should not stick to your hands. If needed, add a little flour. Wrap the resulting dough in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Wheat flour: 260 g

4. Take out the dough. Roll it out and place it in the mold. It's easier to tear off pieces of dough and shape the pie base; the dough is similar to soft plasticine. Make small edges. Prick the resulting crust with a fork and bake for about 10 minutes at 180 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 260 g

5. Wash the black currants, sort them, and remove excess twigs. Divide the currants into two parts. Mix one part with a tablespoon of sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Blackcurrant: 300 g
   • Sugar: 170 g

6. Prepare the filling. Whisk together 200 ml of sour cream, 2 eggs, starch, and 60 grams of sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream 15%: 210 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Potato starch: 2 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 170 g

7. First, place the berries mixed with sugar on the partially prepared dough. Top with the remaining currants. Sprinkle the berries with 3 tablespoons of sugar. Pour the prepared filling on top. Bake the pie for about 25 minutes at 180 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Blackcurrant: 300 g
   • Sugar: 170 g

8. Take the finished pie out of the oven and let it cool. The filling should be set, not liquid.

   Required ingredients:

   • Blackcurrant: 300 g