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Finnish blueberry pies

Name: Finnish blueberry pies recipe (mustikkapiirakka)
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups (300g) plain flour; 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar; 100g unsalted butter, softened; 2.00 egg; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup (120g) creme fraiche; 1/2 cup (140g) Greek yoghurt; 1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar; 1 tsp vanilla bean paste; 2 cups frozen blueberries

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Mustikkapiirakka (Finnish blueberry pies)

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by Georgina Esdaile

Food Editor

Jun 21, 2021

These pies are traditionally made in the summer months. You will need eight 8cm fluted loose-based tart pans.

2 cups (300g) plain flour
1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
100g unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp baking powder

Filling

1/2 cup (120g) creme fraiche
1/2 cup (140g) Greek yoghurt
1 egg
1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
2 cups frozen blueberries

Method

1.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Place butter and sugar in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and beat for 3-4 minutes until pale and creamy. Add the egg and beat to combine, then mix in the flour and baking powder. Divide dough into 8 even pieces and press into the base and side of 8 lightly greased 8cm loose-bottomed tart pans. Set aside.
2.

For the filling whisk together the creme fraiche, yoghurt, egg, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Divide the mixture among tarts and top with 1/4 cup blueberries per tart. Place on a tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is lightly golden and the custard has set. Cool to room temperature before serving.

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