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Honey poppy seed pie served
Simple and tasty homemade honey poppy seed pie

Honey Poppy Seed Pie

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
This cake belongs to the shortcrust pastry family. The fat coats the flour particles, preventing gluten formation, resulting in a crumbly, tender texture. The poppy seed filling here isn't dry but sticky and rich from the honey, creating a perfect contrast with the crisp pastry.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pie dish (approx. 9 inches)
  • Rolling pin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap for chilling

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix flour with baking powder, salt, and confectioners' sugar. Cut in cold butter using quick motions or a pastry cutter.

Tip: Aim for a wet sand texture where butter coats the flour but doesn't melt.
2 ✓

Add the egg and sour cream, then quickly knead into a dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Tip: Chilling allows the flour to hydrate and butter to firm up for easier rolling.
3 ✓

Meanwhile, make the filling: mix ground poppy seeds with honey and vanilla extract. If too thick, add a spoonful of water or milk.

Tip: Taste it! If not sweet enough, add more honey; poppy seeds absorb a lot of sweetness.
4 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter the pie dish.

Tip: Be thorough with fluted pans to ensure the crust doesn't stick.
5 ✓

Roll out 2/3 of the dough on a floured surface and line the mold. Spread the poppy seed filling evenly.

Tip: Prick the bottom with a fork to release steam and prevent bubbling.
6 ✓

Make a lattice top with the remaining dough, or cover fully (prick holes if covering fully).

Tip: Latticework is decorative and lets steam escape.
7 ✓

Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool in the pan.

Tip: Shortcrust is fragile when hot; wait before slicing.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the dough tough?
You likely over-kneaded it, or the butter was too warm. Shortcrust pastry needs to be made quickly with cold ingredients.
It falls apart when rolling.
The dough is too cold or lacks liquid. Let it sit briefly or quickly knead with slightly damp hands.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 10 tbsp Unsalted Butter (cold, cubed)
  • 3/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/3 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Ground Poppy Seeds
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract