Sweet pastry recipes are gaining popularity. What is it connected with? Unknown. But it is very good that people have started to prepare their own desserts. This is how they develop their culinary skills, and are sure that everything is made with quality ingredients and with love. The increase in cooking and baking skills is followed by the formation of one's own taste, as well as a love of experimentation. So, for example, many people like the combination of sour and sweet. Then people begin to invent some of their cooking options. But we, so that you do not suffer, have already prepared for you a great way to combine sour and sweet in one set.

We will introduce you to the lingonberry pie recipe. It will just have a pleasant contrasting taste, which simply promises to please many.

For some special occasions, this recipe is also suitable, as the cake ends up looking very beautiful and bright due to the red color of the berry.

This effect of a bright red layer is achieved due to one small detail, which is also a plus for some people. The fact is that the basis of the pie is shortcrust pastry. It is quite simple to prepare, and in sweet pastries it is considered one of the most successful. Plus, only it will hold the filling perfectly, preventing it from leaking out. We will cook in the oven, so do not forget to turn it on right away, this is important.

Well, let's find out how we prepare this wonderful dessert.

Ingredients needed for cooking

• lingonberries - 200 g;
• butter - 100 g;
• sugar - 300 g;
• chicken egg - 2 pcs.;
• wheat flour - 300 g;
• sour cream not less than 20% - 200 g;
• vanilla sugar - 2 tsp;
• baking powder for dough - 1 tsp.

That's all, all the ingredients are selected and measured in the correct proportions. The only thing that can cause any problems is flour. This is because different manufacturers produce completely different flour, which has different absorbent properties. Thus, it may need less or more. But more about this will be in the course of the recipe. Please note right away that there is so much sugar due to the fact that we will need it for two needs: in dough and in a kind of cream.

By the way, if you have large chicken eggs, then it is better to use one or one and a half, if smaller - two will be just right.

This completes the explanations about the products, you can start cooking a delicious pie.

Shortbread dough kneading

As we said earlier, shortcrust pastry is just perfect for making this pie. And the good thing is that it is extremely easy to prepare. The ingredients you need are the most elementary, which are often found at home. Namely: butter, flour, eggs, 150 grams of sugar, vanilla sugar and baking powder. But you need to mix them in a separate sequence so that everything mixes well.

1. First, you need to prepare the oil. It must be soft to mix. Therefore, take out the briquette in advance and divide the product into several pieces. This method will help the butter thaw faster at room temperature. After that, it must be placed in a deep container in which all the ingredients will be mixed.

2. Secondly, there is one remark. The recipe calls for sugar, but you can use powdered sugar as it dissolves better. But both options are acceptable. First of all, mix sugar and butter. Also add vanilla sugar. You should get a homogeneous mixture, without large accumulations of sugar.

3. The next ingredient is flour, which is best sifted, and then mixed with baking powder. After that, pour the dry mixture in small portions into a common bowl. The result should be a dough that will not stick to your hands, but it will be quite soft.

The main feature of a good dough is elasticity, which the finished lump should have. As we have already said, a little more flour may be needed.

4. The finished dough should be removed in the refrigerator so that it adheres better. Be sure to cover it with cling film to prevent a crust from forming on the surface. Keep a bowl of dough in the refrigerator for about half an hour.

Preparation of filling from berries and cream

Since the filling consists only of lingonberries, it is very easy to prepare it. It is enough to select the best and freshest berries and rinse them thoroughly. Then just let the water drain, and that's it.

If you use a frozen berry, then the procedure is exactly the same, but first you need to defrost it. This completes the preparation of the filling.
The cream is also very easy to prepare. But we will need it at the very end of the recipe. You can make it ahead of time or after baking. It includes only two ingredients - sour cream and sugar. Simply transfer them to one bowl and mix or beat well. Then you can put it in the refrigerator for a while until the cake is baked.

Baking a pie in the oven

1. As mentioned at the very beginning of the recipe, first you need to heat the oven to 180 °.

3. Now put a berry on top. It must be leveled over the entire surface.

4. We immediately send the form with the pie to the oven. It should bake for about thirty-five minutes.

5. After it is cooked, take it out, let it cool for five minutes. And pour our sour cream evenly on top. After that, it can already be served and eaten, and you can also wait until it cools down.

This is where the recipe ends. Cowberry pie turns out very tasty and beautiful. It is perfect for holidays and just unusual occasions. And also it will help you diversify sweet pastries with a little sourness. A delicious cream with sour cream can generally be considered a godsend for other pastries. In any case, there will always be lovers of such a “cake”, so try it, maybe you are one of them!

Good luck with your cooking and bon appetit!