Vanilla-cream pie
4 servings
60 minutes
Vanilla-cream pie is a delicate treat wrapped in the warmth and coziness of home baking. Its history is rooted in Russian culinary traditions, where butter and vanilla have long been associated with holidays and family gatherings. This pie features an airy texture, a rich creamy-vanilla aroma, and a subtle sweetness that highlights its sophistication. When served, it can be dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant touch. It pairs perfectly with tea or coffee, creating an unmatched sense of home comfort. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for novice cooks, while the result is always impressive—a golden crust, tender dough, and a cloud of vanilla aroma. This pie will be a worthy decoration for any tea party, filling the home with warmth and the scent of sweet happiness.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Pour milk into a saucepan and add butter. Place on low heat, stirring occasionally until the butter completely melts in the milk. Once melted, remove from heat and let cool at room temperature.
- Milk: 180 ml
- Butter: 125 g
3
Mix the flour with the baking powder and sift into a large bowl.
- Wheat flour: 225 g
- Baking powder: 1.5 teaspoon
4
Beat the eggs with vanilla extract using a mixer, then add sugar and continue beating until the sugar dissolves.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Vanillin: pinch
- Sugar: 220 g
5
Pour the egg-sugar mixture into the flour, mix with a mixer until homogeneous, then add the cooled milk and butter and continue mixing.
- Wheat flour: 225 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Sugar: 220 g
- Milk: 180 ml
- Butter: 125 g
6
Grease the baking pan with oil and line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter into it and place it in the oven for about 45 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick. Baking time depends on the oven — it took me 1 hour.
- Butter: 125 g