Strawberry Pie (plăcintă Cu Căpșuni)
Strawberry Pie, known as "Plăcintă cu căpșuni" in Moldovan cuisine, is a delightful dessert that showcases the sweet and juicy flavors of fresh strawberries. This traditional recipe is perfect for showcasing the bountiful harvest of strawberries in the summertime.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss until the strawberries are evenly coated.
- Roll out the pre-made pie crust and place it in a pie dish. Trim any excess dough from the edges.
- Pour the strawberry filling into the pie crust.
- Brush the edges of the pie crust with the beaten egg to create a golden crust when baked.
- Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow the pie to cool before slicing and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 14g
- Protein
- 3g
Supplies
Pie dish Baking sheet
Tools
Rolling pin Pastry brush
Serving suggestions
Serve the strawberry pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
Tips & tricks
For a decorative touch, use cookie cutters to create fun shapes with the leftover pie crust and place them on top of the pie before baking.
Cost
$10