Strawberry pie made with puff pastry
Description
Perfectly complements tea and coffee. This is a festive version, can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, divide the dough into two parts. Place one part into a baking dish, forming the edges. Wash the strawberries and dry them slightly.
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Step 2
2. The second part of the dough needs to be rolled out slightly. In this case, a heart-shaped cutter is used for making a strawberry pie from puff pastry, but you can use any other shape for decoration.
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Step 3
3. Use cutters to make small hearts, which will later decorate the top of the pie.
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Step 4
4. Cut the berries into 3-4 pieces, depending on their size. Place them in a small saucepan, add sugar and water. After boiling, add cornstarch, stir gently, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool, then transfer to a mold.
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Step 5
5. Decorate the pie with the prepared hearts by placing them on the berries.
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Step 6
6. Leave a small hole in the center to allow steam to escape, so the strawberry pie made with puff pastry at home won't be moist inside. Brush the top with beaten egg yolk and place the pan in a preheated oven for about 20–25 minutes.
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Step 7
7. This is the delicious pie you'll get. After cooking, let it cool, then cut into portions and serve.