Walnut Pie (plăcintă Cu Nucă)

Walnut Pie, known as "Plăcintă cu nucă" in Moldovan cuisine, is a traditional dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This sweet and nutty pie is a popular treat in Moldova and is often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.

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Walnut Pie (plăcintă Cu Nucă)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and cold butter pieces. Use your hands to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add the sour cream and mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the walnuts, sugar, honey, cinnamon, and salt to make the filling.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Roll out one portion of the dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place the rolled dough into the pie dish.
  6. Spread the walnut filling evenly over the dough in the pie dish.
  7. Roll out the second portion of dough and place it over the filling. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
  8. Brush the top of the pie with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  9. Make a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
  10. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  11. Allow the pie to cool before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
18g
Protein
7g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Rolling pin Plastic wrap 9-inch pie dish Baking brush

Tools

Oven Baking sheet

Serving suggestions

Serve the Walnut Pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Tips & tricks

For a decorative touch, use a pastry cutter to create a lattice crust on top of the pie before baking.

Cost

$10