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Finnish Yogurt Blueberry Pie

Cultural Context

Originating from Finland, this delightful pie, known as Mustikkapiirakka, showcases the country's love for fresh berries, particularly blueberries. Traditionally made during the summer when berries are in season, it is often enjoyed as a sweet treat at family gatherings or summer picnics. Today, variations exist with different fruits and crust styles, making it a beloved dessert both in Finland and beyond.

FinnishFIdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
3/4 cups sugar
3/4 cups butter
2 whole eggs
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
juice of 1 whole lemon
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups blueberries

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess while sour cream is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option, while margarine is usually cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and nutritious, while all-purpose flour is widely available.

1

Mix 3/4 cups of sugar with 3/4 cups of butter.

2

Add 2 whole eggs to the mixture and mix well.

3

Pour in 1 cup of flour and add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder on top.

4

Mix the dry ingredients a little before combining with the wet ingredients.

5

Press the batter into a 9-inch pie pan and refrigerate to cool.

6

Mix the filling by combining 1 cup of Greek yogurt with 1 teaspoon of vanilla and the juice of 1 whole lemon.

7

Add 2 eggs to the yogurt mixture and stir.

8

Add about 3 tablespoons of sugar to the mixture and taste for sweetness.

9

Fold in 2 cups of blueberries into the filling.

10

Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.

11

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 50 minutes, checking for doneness.

12

Let the pie cool before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

9-inch pie panmixing bowloven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluteneggs

Also Known As

MustikkapiirakkaBlueberry Pie

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