Strawberry Pie

Prep time

~25 minutes

Chilling time

30 minutes

Baking time

30–35 minutes

Total time

~1 hour 30 minutes

Serves

8 slices

Calories

~285 kcal

🍓Ingredients

For the pastry:

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt
• 125 g margarine, softened
• 80 g powdered sugar
• 1 egg

For the filling:

• Pastry cream (see recipe here)
• Strawberry jam

🥧Instructions

1. Make the pastry

1. 01

   In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and powdered sugar.

2. 02

   Rub in the softened margarine until crumbly.

3. 03

   Add the egg and bring the dough together.

4. 04

   Wrap and chill for 20–30 minutes.

2. Prepare the base

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

2. 02

   Roll out ⅔ of the dough and line a greased tart tin or pie dish.

3. 03

   Spread the pastry cream evenly over the base.

4. 04

   Top with strawberry jam, spreading gently so it doesn't mix too much into the cream.

3. Make the lattice

1. 01

   Roll out the remaining dough and cut into strips (about 1–1.5 cm wide).

2. 02

   Lay half the strips across the pie, then weave the others in a criss-cross pattern to form a lattice.

3. 03

   Mix egg yolk with milk, then brush over the lattice strips for a glossy golden finish.

4. Bake

1. 01

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden.

2. 02

   Allow to cool before slicing — the cream and jam will firm up as it rests.