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.

Strawberry Pie (plăcintă Cu Căpșuni)

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss until the strawberries are evenly coated.
  2. Roll out the pre-made pie crust and place it in a pie dish. Trim any excess dough from the edges.
  3. Pour the strawberry filling into the pie crust.
  4. Brush the edges of the pie crust with the beaten egg to create a golden crust when baked.
  5. 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.
  6. 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