Recotter Pastei (Ginger Pie) Recipe

Name: Recotter Pastei (Ginger Pie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces flour; 1 pinch salt; 2 ounces butter; water, to mix; 10 ounces curd cheese; 3 -4 tablespoons double cream (heavy cream); 4 ounces pine nuts (pine nuts); 2 egg whites, beaten until frothy; 1 egg yolk, well beaten; 6 ounces demerara sugar; 12 ounce ground ginger; cider, to mix if required

Servings: persons

4 ounces flour
1 pinch salt
2 ounces butter
water, to mix
10 ounces curd cheese
3 -4 tablespoons double cream (heavy cream)
4 ounces pine nuts (pine nuts)
2 egg whites, beaten until frothy
1 egg yolk, well beaten
6 ounces demerara sugar
12 ounce ground ginger
cider, to mix if required

1
Make a short crust pastry with the flour, salt, butter and water.
2
Roll it out.
3
Line a shallow springform cake tin, 6 1/2-inches in diameter, keeping enough pastry back to form a lid.
4
Mix curd cheese with the cream, pine kernels, egg whites (beaten until frothy), the sugar and ginger.
5
Add any cider needed to work the mixture into a smooth paste (except for the kernels).
6
Place the filling in the pie crust and cover with a pastry lid.
7
Glaze the lid with the egg yolk, well beaten.
8
Bake in a moderate oven (GM 4, 350F, 180C), for about 45 minutes.
9
Serve warm or cold.

1279

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces flour, 1 pinch salt, 2 ounces butter, water, to mix, and more.

Yes, Recotter Pastei (Ginger Pie) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Recotter Pastei (Ginger Pie)

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