Strawberry and Green Tea Pie
4 servings
90 minutes
Strawberry and green tea pie is a refined combination of berry freshness and the tenderness of aromatic tea. This dessert has roots in European culinary tradition, where subtle flavor accents and harmonious textures are valued. The airy dough, infused with fresh notes of green tea and almond, is complemented by the sweetness of strawberries and fruit jam, creating an amazing balance of taste. The crunchy pistachio crumble adds a light nutty texture to the pie, making it even more exquisite. Such a pie would be a wonderful addition to an evening tea or festive table, enchanting guests with its aroma and unique combination of ingredients.
1
Melt the butter in a water bath. Then cool it down.
- Butter: 150 g
2
Grind tea and pistachios, sift with flour. Separate yolks from whites, beat whites until light foam forms, add powdered sugar and continue beating until peaks form.
- Green tea: 3 teaspoons
- Chopped almonds: 70 g
- Wheat flour: 70 g
- Egg white: 5 g
- Powdered sugar: 150 g
3
Mix the butter with the flour and gradually add the egg whites, stirring gently. Place the dough in a mold and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Place the dough in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Butter: 150 g
- Wheat flour: 70 g
- Egg white: 5 g
4
When the dough is ready, take it out and let it cool to room temperature. Cut the dough in half (into 2 layers). Spread jam on the first layer and cover with the second. Top with strawberries, brush the sides with jam, and sprinkle with pistachios.
- Berry jam: 2 tablespoons
- Strawberry: 400 g
- Chopped almonds: 70 g