Walnut Pie
6 servings
140 minutes
Walnut pie is a classic European dessert that combines the tenderness of the dough with a rich nutty aroma. Walnuts, with their sweet-smoky flavor, add a special depth to the pastry. Vanilla notes highlight its sophistication, while light caramelization of the nuts enhances the texture. The recipe resembles traditional pies from French and Austrian cuisine, where nuts often play a key role. This pie is perfect for cozy evenings with a cup of fragrant tea or coffee. It pairs wonderfully with ice cream, berry sauce, or honey glaze. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for novice cooks, while its rich flavor ensures that this dessert will become a favorite treat at home.
1
Lightly roast walnuts in a dry pan, grind them into a fine crumb, and mix with flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Peeled walnuts: 150 g
- Wheat flour: 350 g
- Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
2
Using a mixer, beat almost all the room temperature butter and sugar into a pale homogeneous mixture.
- Butter: 100 g
- Sugar: 150 g
3
Add the contents of the vanilla pod and eggs to the butter with sugar, beat for another two minutes, then pour in the milk and continue beating. Gradually add the nut-flour mixture to make a homogeneous dough.
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Milk: 100 ml
4
Grease the pie pan with a little oil, then transfer the dough there.
- Butter: 100 g
5
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees and bake the pie for fifty minutes. Cool down and serve.