Pie with berries, cream and whipped cream

8 servings

70 minutes

This delightful Italian pie combines a tender almond-lemon crust, silky vanilla cream, and the freshness of berries. Its roots trace back to Tuscan culinary traditions, where treats with fruits and creams symbolize hospitality and celebration. Sweet wine adds an exquisite note, enhancing the rich flavor of the filling. Airy whipped cream completes the composition, giving the pie lightness. Each spoonful is filled with contrasts – a crispy base, rich cream, juicy berries. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, it will be a true centerpiece on the table, offering pleasure and memories of sunny Italy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 810.8
• Proteins: 12.8g
• Fats: 53.5g
• Carbohydrates: 66.7g

Ingredients

• Raspberry: 200 g
• Blueberry: 200 g
• Powdered sugar: 300 g
• Vanilla pod: 1 pc
• Butter: 260 g
• Salt: pinch
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Egg yolk: 5 pc
• Red sweet wine: 150 ml
• Wheat flour: 100 g
• Cream 35%: 300 ml
• Dried apricots: 100 g
• Milk: 500 ml
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Almond: 75 g

Cooking steps

1. Blend the almonds and dried apricots (separately) in a blender, but leave some chunks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Almond: 75 g
   • Dried apricots: 100 g

2. Grate the lemon zest and squeeze the juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece

3. Mix the sifted flour with salt and almonds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 100 g
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Almond: 75 g

4. Beat softened butter (250 g) with powdered sugar (180 g) using a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 260 g
   • Powdered sugar: 300 g

5. During the whipping process, add the eggs one by one, along with the lemon zest and juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Lemon: 1 piece

6. Then gradually add the flour, dried apricots, and mix everything thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 100 g
   • Dried apricots: 100 g

7. Grease a detachable or silicone mold with leftover oil, carefully lay out the dough, and bake it in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 25-30 minutes. Remove and cool.

8. While the base is baking, prepare the cream: bring the milk to a boil in a saucepan, adding the opened vanilla pod and seeds. Then strain the milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 500 ml
   • Vanilla pod: 1 piece

9. Whip the remaining powdered sugar with the yolks, stirring actively, and pour in the milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 300 g
   • Egg yolk: 5 piece

10. Pour into a saucepan and, stirring constantly, bring the cream to thickness over low heat. Then cool and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

11. Divide the berries in half, leave one half for decoration, and mash the other half with a fork.

    Required ingredients:

    • Raspberry: 200 g
    • Blueberry: 200 g

12. Whip cold cream with a mixer (you can add a little sugar or powder).

    Required ingredients:

    • Cream 35%: 300 ml
    • Powdered sugar: 300 g

13. Place the chilled pie base on a plate, cut into small pieces, and generously sprinkle with sweet wine.

    Required ingredients:

    • Red sweet wine: 150 ml

14. Wait a couple of minutes, then spread cream for the next layer, add crushed berries, and top with whipped cream.

    Required ingredients:

    • Raspberry: 200 g
    • Blueberry: 200 g

15. Decorate the finished pie with whole berries.

    Required ingredients:

    • Raspberry: 200 g
    • Blueberry: 200 g