Savory Bacon and Paprika Custard Pie
- 280 g (10 oz) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 375 g (3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 5 g (1 tsp) salt
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) ice water
- 4 large eggs
- 475 ml (2 cups) crème fraîche
- 240 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
- 2.5 g (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- 15 ml (3 tbsp) smoked paprika
- 15 ml (3 tbsp) chopped fresh basil
- 240 g (8.5 oz) thick-cut bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F)
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and cubed butter, working with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
3. Gradually add ice water, mixing just until dough comes together
4. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes
5. Roll out dough on a floured surface to fit a 23 cm (9-inch) pie dish
6. Transfer dough to dish, crimp edges, and prick bottom with a fork
7. In a bowl, whisk eggs, crème fraîche, heavy cream, paprika, salt, pepper, and basil until smooth
8. Stir in cooked bacon
9. Pour filling into the prepared crust
10. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the custard is set with a slight jiggle in the center
11. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing
12. Serve warm
- pie dish
- rolling pin
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- skillet
- paper towels
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