Strawberry Pie
4 servings
90 minutes
Strawberry pie is a true embodiment of tenderness and refined taste. Its roots go back to the traditions of Russian cuisine, where sweet pies have long been a symbol of hospitality and home comfort. The base made of crispy almond dough soaked in aromatic vanilla and sour cream creates a perfect balance between sweetness and slight tartness. The strawberries crowning this dessert add freshness and brightness, while a pinch of cinnamon adds a subtle spicy note. Strawberry pie is suitable for both cozy family tea gatherings and festive treats. Its rich flavor and aroma make it a true favorite among summer desserts.
1
Grind the almonds in a mortar or coffee grinder. Soften the butter.
- Almond: 50 g
- Butter: 100 g
2
Mix ground almonds with flour, salt, butter, egg, and 20 grams of sugar.
- Almond: 50 g
- Wheat flour: 150 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Butter: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 140 g
3
Knead the dough and put it in the refrigerator for half an hour.
4
To prepare the cream, pour milk into a pot, add sour cream and vanilla. Bring to a boil. Cool the resulting mixture.
- Milk: 200 ml
- Sour cream: 300 g
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
5
Add the pre-mixed yolks with 1 egg and 120 grams of sugar to it.
- Egg yolk: 5 piece
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 140 g
6
Keep on a water bath until thickened. Then strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the remnants of the vanilla pod.
7
Grease the baking pan with butter and place the dough in it. Place parchment paper on top, sprinkle with beans or peas, and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 200 degrees.
- Butter: 100 g
8
Remove the paper and beans, place cream on the dough, and bake for about an hour at 140 degrees.
9
Decorate the finished pie with halved strawberries on top and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Strawberry: 200 g
- Cinnamon: pinch