Lakkapiirakka (finnish Cloudberry Pie)

Lakkapiirakka, or Finnish Cloudberry Pie, is a delightful dessert that showcases the unique flavor of cloudberries, a popular fruit in Northern Europe. This pie is a perfect combination of sweet and tart, and it's a great way to enjoy this special berry.

Vegetarian Dessert Northern European Finnish Cloudberry Pie
Lakkapiirakka (finnish Cloudberry Pie)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cloudberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the cold water, tossing with a fork until the dough holds together.
  3. Divide the dough in half. Roll out one half to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place the dough in the pie plate and trim the overhang.
  4. In a saucepan, combine the cloudberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the berry mixture and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  6. Pour the berry filling into the pie crust. Roll out the remaining dough and place it over the filling. Trim, seal, and flute the edges. Cut slits in the top crust.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Allow the pie to cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
15g
Protein
5g

Supplies

9-inch pie plate Saucepan

Tools

Oven Rolling pin

Serving suggestions

Serve the lakkapiirakka with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

If you can't find fresh cloudberries, you can use frozen ones. Just be sure to thaw and drain them before using in the pie.

Cost

$15