Strawberry and Cream Pie
10 servings
360 minutes
Strawberry and cream pie is the embodiment of tenderness and sweetness in European cuisine. Its roots trace back to French and English baking traditions, where the harmony of cream and berries creates a refined dessert. The crispy puff pastry serves as the perfect base for the airy cream that is complemented by a fragrant strawberry filling cooked to rich flavor. Powdered sweetness completes the composition, adding a touch of elegance. This pie not only delights with its taste but also brings a sense of coziness, especially when accompanied by a cup of aromatic tea or coffee. It is ideal for family evenings as well as festive tables, where its rich berry flavor and delicate texture leave a pleasant impression. Each spoonful of this dessert reveals the richness of creamy and fruity indulgence.
1
Prepare the products.
2
Wash the strawberries.
- Strawberry: 1 kg
3
Cut off the stems.
- Strawberry: 1 kg
4
Cut the strawberries into small pieces and place them in a pot.
- Strawberry: 1 kg
5
Add sugar.
- Sugar: 150 g
6
Simmer strawberries with sugar on low heat until partially cooked.
- Strawberry: 1 kg
7
Dissolve the starch in half a cup of strawberry syrup.
- Starch: 3 tablespoons
8
Stir to avoid lumps.
9
Pour syrup with starch over the strawberries.
- Starch: 3 tablespoons
10
Boil until thickened.
11
Roll out the dough on a baking sheet (on parchment paper or a mat) and bake until golden brown (about 30 minutes) at 180 degrees.
- Puff pastry: 1 kg
12
Cool the browned ready dough - the cake - and cut the top layer into a square shape.
13
Mix the cream with powdered sugar.
- Icing sugar: 200 g
- Cream: 400 g
14
Whisk with a whisk or mixer.
15
Next, place the cream inside the cake layer (after removing the lid that was cut out).
- Cream: 400 g
16
Distribute evenly.
17
Place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to set.
18
Meanwhile, the strawberry filling will cool down.
19
Then spread the filling over the cream.
- Strawberry: 1 kg
20
Cover with a lid.
21
Dust everything with powdered sugar for beauty.
- Icing sugar: 200 g
22
Let it sit in the fridge for a while to soak the pie.
23
Slice.
24
Serve in portions with tea or coffee.
