Best 8 Japanese Pie Recipes

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Japanese pies, also known as Nikuman, are a delightful treat enjoyed by people of all ages. These savory pastries are made with a fluffy dough and filled with a variety of delicious ingredients, such as pork, vegetables, and seafood. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a hearty meal, Japanese pies are sure to satisfy your taste buds. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to making the best Japanese pie, including tips for choosing the right ingredients, preparing the dough, and assembling the pies. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect Japanese pie!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

KABOCHA SQUASH PIE (JAPANESE PUMPKIN PIE)



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Kabocha, a Japanese winter squash, tastes a bit like sweet potato as well as pumpkin so you can enjoy a bit of both!

Provided by lilyumestar

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup graham crackers, crushed
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ cup light soy butter
1 tablespoon soy milk
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 ⅓ cups kabocha squash - halved, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
⅔ cup silken tofu
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir the graham cracker crumbs together with the flour in a mixing bowl. Mix in the soy butter until the mixture is crumbly. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture. Pour in the soy milk, and stir to make a soft dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
  • Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Fit the crust into a 7 inch diameter pie plate. Use a fork to poke holes in the bottom.
  • Bake the crust in the preheated oven until pale gold, about 15 minutes. Cool on a rack.
  • Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom of a pan. Place the kabocha into a steamer basket fitted into the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam the squash until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Cool.
  • Place the kabocha into a blender or bowl of a food processor, and blend until smooth. Stir the tofu, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the kabocha mixture, and blend until very smooth. Pour into the prepared crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven until center is set, about 20 minutes. Do not overbake or the filling will crack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

JAPANESE FRUIT PIE



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A wonderful sequel to a traditional pecan pie.

Provided by Carolyn

Categories     Desserts     Pies

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
2 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine eggs, butter or margarine, sugar, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Beat until smooth. Stir in pecans, coconut, and raisins. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 33.5 g

JAPANESE FRUIT PIE



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Make and share this Japanese Fruit Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MirandaLee

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup margarine, melted
2 whole eggs, beaten
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup raisins, seedless
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup coconut, flaked
1 whole 9 inch pie shell

Steps:

  • Stir ingredients together in order given.
  • Pour into formed 9" pie shell.
  • Bake at 325 for 40 minutes.
  • To double the recipe, double all ingredients except margarine. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : To double recipe, double all ingredients except butter.
  • Do not use less than the amount listed for one pie, though.

BEA'S JAPANESE FRUIT PIE



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This is one of my favorite pies! It's like a pecan pie but with extra goodies added.

Provided by Bea L.

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick butter or margarine, softened
1 c granulated sugar*
2 eggs
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c pecans, chopped
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c coconut
9 uncooked pie shell

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325. Dab bottom of pie shell with a little milk or a little egg white to prevent it from being soggy.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugar together. I actually do this by hand with a wooden spoon. *Note: Another member, Ann Sumpter, said that you can successfully use 1/2 cup of baking Splenda in lieu of regular sugar. Thanks, Ann.
  • 3. Add eggs, vinegar, vanilla and beat well. Add pecans, raisins and coconut and mix well.
  • 4. Pour into pie shell, place onto a cookie sheet (in case of a spill over) and bake at 325 for approximately 45-50 minutes.

JAPANESE FRUIT PIE



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 9" Unbaked Pie Shell
1C Sugar
1/4C Margarine
3 Eggs
1/4tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2C coconut
1/3C golden raisins
1/2C pecans
1/2C crushed pineapple (drained)
1/2Tbs Vinegar

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and margarine together. Add eggs (one at a time) to sugar and margarine, beating well. Add remaining ingredients and mix well (adding the vinegar last). Pour mixture into pie shell. Bake for 30-40 minutes in a pre-heated 350 degree oven.

JAPANESE CHESS PIE



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This recipe came from my co-worker who makes it for everyones' birthdays! We all love it! I don't like raisins so I leave them out when I make it and slighty increase the coconut and pecans! It is so good! :)

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup coconut
9 inches pie shells

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients and pour into pie shell.
  • Bake at 350*F for 40-45 minutes.
  • If the pie does not appear to be set after 45 minutes, cook in five minute increments until it is slightly jiggly in the middle (a little like Jello) and allow to cool and it will set up.

JAPANESE FRUIT PIE



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A staple at covered dish dinners around my hometown. Not expensive to make, and makes 2 pies. Picture from pinterest.com

Provided by Sharon Whitley

Categories     Pies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs
2 c sugar
1 c raisins
1 c coconut
1 c pecans, chopped
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 stick butter or margarine
2 unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • 1. Beat eggs, add sugar and beat well. Add raisins, coconut and pecans. Then add melted butter and vanilla. Mix well, pour into two unbaked pie crusts. Bake 35-40 minutes at 350.

JAPANESE PIE



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This one's from my friend Fran in Pensacola. She used to serve it in little pie shells instead of the regular-sized one. I think she served it warm with ice cream, but we also like it with Cool Whip. This pie is very special to Fran and me because it originally came from our friend Maxine, who died of cancer several years ago. I...

Provided by Sandy Young

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
3/4 c granulated sugar
1 stick butter, room temperature
1 Tbsp vinegar
1/2 c raisins or dried cranberries
1/2 c coconut
1/2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Beat eggs; add sugar and butter; add vinegar; mix well.
  • 2. Stir the raisins or cranberries, coconut, and pecans into the egg mixture.
  • 3. Pour the mixture into unbaked pie crust and bake for 30 minutes at 350. If the crust browns too quickly, adjust the oven to 300.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your pie. Choose fresh, ripe fruits and high-quality butter and flour.
  • Don't Overwork the Dough: When making the pie dough, be careful not to overwork it. Overworking the dough will make it tough and chewy.
  • Chill the Dough: Before rolling out the pie dough, chill it for at least 30 minutes. This will make it easier to work with and prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
  • Blind Bake the Pie Crust: If you are using a single-crust pie, blind bake the pie crust before filling it. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Don't Overfill the Pie: When filling the pie, don't overfill it. This will prevent the filling from spilling over and making a mess.
  • Use an Egg Wash: Before baking the pie, brush the crust with an egg wash. This will help to give the crust a golden brown color.
  • Allow the Pie to Cool: After baking the pie, allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the filling to set and the pie to slice more easily.

Conclusion:

Japanese pies are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of flavors and textures to choose from, there's sure to be a Japanese pie that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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