Description
This exquisite vegetarian pie offers a perfect balance of earthy textures and deep, savory flavors. It features a buttery, crisp homemade crust filled with a hearty mixture of browned chestnut mushrooms, tender leeks, and sweet roasted chestnuts bathed in a rich, umami-packed vegetable gravy. An elegant and comforting meal that serves as a beautiful centerpiece for holiday dinners or a cozy weekend treat.
Ingredients
350g Plain flour
200g Chilled butter (for pastry)
50g Butter (for filling)
1 Egg yolk
350g Chestnut mushrooms, sliced
2 Leeks, cleaned and sliced
2 Cloves garlic, minced
200g Roasted chestnuts
300ml Vegetable stock
15g Dried mushrooms
Pinch of salt
Chilled water as needed
Instructions
Pulse 350g flour, 200g chilled butter, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until it resembles breadcrumbs.
Add the egg yolk and a splash of chilled water, pulsing until the dough forms a ball.
Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Rehydrate dried mushrooms in hot water and chop finely.
Melt 50g butter in a pan over medium heat; add leeks and sauté until soft.
Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the pan, cooking until browned and liquids have evaporated.
Stir in the rehydrated mushrooms, chestnuts, and vegetable stock.
Simmer until the gravy thickens into a glossy consistency.
Roll out the pastry and line your pie dish, reserving enough for a top lid.
Pour the filling into the pastry shell and cover with the remaining dough, sealing the edges.
Bake at 200°C for 50 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
Button mushrooms can be substituted for chestnut mushrooms if unavailable. Ensure your butter is very cold when making the pastry to achieve a flaky texture. The pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
