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Kinkkupiirakka

Cultural Context

Kinkkupiirakka, or Finnish ham pie, has roots in Finnish home cooking, often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. This savory pie showcases the simplicity of Finnish cuisine, utilizing readily available ingredients like ham and cheese. Today, it's enjoyed as a comforting meal or snack, with variations including different meats or vegetables, reflecting personal and regional preferences.

FinnishFImain
75 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
all-purpose flour
sugar
butter
shortening
ice water
ham
sour cream
mild cheese (like Munster)
salt
black pepper
2 eggs

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is leaner and lower in calories, while chicken is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

1

Make the pie crust by mixing sugar and flour.

2

Add cold cubes of butter and shortening, mixing until crumbly.

3

Add ice water to form a dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.

4

Roll out the dough and place it in a pie dish, poking holes with a fork.

5

Mix together ham, sour cream, mild cheese, salt, pepper, and 2 eggs.

6

Pour the filling into the pie crust.

7

Bake until golden on top.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlplastic wrappie dishfork

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Finnish Ham PieKinkku-Piirakka

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