Cream pie
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. This is not just a pie—it's a pie that will forever win your heart! Incredibly tender and moist inside, perfectly baked on the outside, with a creamy custard filling sandwiched between two layers of flaky pastry and an amazing aroma—these are the qualities that will surely delight everyone! Moreover, you can make this pie with any filling: not only sweet, but also savory. Be sure to make this pie!
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the puff pastry. To do this, mix milk, butter, flour, yeast, salt, and egg, knead the dough in a bowl, then transfer it onto the table.
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Step 2
2. Knead the dough on the table, cut it into two parts. Roll out the dough into a very thin sheet, brush it with melted butter, and roll it tightly into a log.
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Step 3
3. After that, roll the dough into a spiral and wrap it in a plastic bag, leave it on the table for 1.5 hours. Do the same with the second piece of dough.
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Step 4
4. Prepare the cream: Add egg, starch, and vanilla sugar to the sugar, then add a little milk and mix with a mixer. Next, add the remaining milk and stir with a whisk. Place the cream over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Step 5
5. After the dough has rested on the table, take it out of the bag and knead it by hand into a large flat sheet. Place the sheet of dough into a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Knead another sheet of dough by hand; this will be the top layer.
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Step 6
6. Place the slightly cooled filling into the baking dish, smooth it out, and cover with the top crust. Carefully seal the edges of the pie, brush with a mixture of beaten egg, butter, and milk. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 80 minutes.