Sweet sour cream pie with berries
10 servings
60 minutes
Sweet sour cream pie with berries is a true classic of Russian cuisine, embodying tenderness and simplicity. Its history roots in the traditions of home baking, where sour cream was not only accessible but also a beloved ingredient. This pie perfectly combines airy puff pastry, delicate sour cream filling, and juicy berries, creating a harmony of flavors: the sweetness of the sour cream is gently contrasted by the light tartness of the fruits. This pie is great for cozy family tea times or festive gatherings when you want to treat yourself and loved ones to something homemade and warm. It's important to let it cool slightly after baking — then the flavors will fully develop and the texture will be perfect. The simplicity of preparation makes it a favorite recipe for those who appreciate comfortable baking without extra hassle.
1
Whip the sour cream with sugar, carefully add the starch, preferably through a sieve to avoid lumps.
- Sour cream 20%: 500 g
- Cane sugar: 250 g
- Potato starch: 2 tablespoons
2
Roll out the thawed dough: it usually comes in a roll, so the dough should be divided into two parts, each rolled out separately and placed on top of each other.
- Yeast puff pastry: 1 piece
3
Place parchment paper on the baking tray, then add the dough. Evenly spread the sour cream mixture on top, then add the berries, or vice versa, first add the berries and pour the sour cream on top.
- Yeast puff pastry: 1 piece
- Sour cream 20%: 500 g
- Frozen berries: 1 glass
4
Bake at a temperature of 170–190 degrees for 40 minutes to an hour. You can check readiness by the cracks appearing on the sour cream — this means it has thickened enough. The pie should rest for some time (about an hour) in a cool place; it's better not to serve it hot, you might burn yourself!
- Vanillin: pinch