PEACH AND CREME FRAICHE PIE

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The rich texture and slight tartness of creme fraiche is an ideal foil for tender (but not overly soft) peaches in this streusel-topped pie. As it cooks, the cream-spread on the crust and dotted on the fruit-sets like a custard.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons ice water, plus more if needed
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup cold (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 pounds ripe (4 to 5 medium) yellow peaches, pitted and quartered
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
5 tablespoons creme fraiche

Steps:

  • Make the pate sucree: Pulse flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor to combine. Add butter; process until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. add egg yolk, and pulse. With machine running, add ice water in a slow, steady stream through feed tube until dough just holds together. Turn out dough onto a work surface; shape into a disk. Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to 2 days).
  • Make the streusel: Sift together sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Using your hands or a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Fit into a 9 1/2- or 10-inch pie plate (about 1 1/2 inches deep). Trim edge to 1 inch; fold under, and crimp as desired. Pierce bottom of dough all over with a fork. Transfer to freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover edge of crust with foil. Line crust with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake, covered, 10 minutes. Remove weights and parchment (keep foil on edge). Bake until pale golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly; remove foil; reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
  • Make the filling: Put peaches into a medium bowl, and sprinkle with sugar and salt; gently toss to coat. let stand 15 minutes. Spread 2 tablespoons creme fraiche onto bottom of crust; sprinkle with one-third of the streusel. Arrange peaches on top; spread or dot with remaining 3 tablespoons creme fraiche. Sprinkle with remaining streusel.
  • Bake pie until creme fraiche is bubbling and streusel is golden brown, about 50 minutes. Cover edge of crust with foil if it's browning too quickly. Let cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

dave roonoh
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This pie is a keeper!


Sadu Sadu
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I'm definitely going to be making this pie again and again.


Shah Shib
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This pie is a great way to use up fresh peaches.


samee Baloch
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I can't wait to try this pie with other fruits, like apples or berries.


Gavin Quincey
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This pie is perfect for a summer party.


Njavwa Mwandia
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was gone in minutes!


King Naheem
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I added a little bit of cinnamon to the filling and it gave it a nice warm flavor.


Michelle Gamboa
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I didn't have any creme fraiche, so I used sour cream instead. It turned out great!


Kanon Ahmed
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The crust was a little soggy, but the filling was delicious.


Hhdjdjdh Hdhdhdh
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This pie was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Femzy Wire
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I'm not a baker, but this pie was so simple to make. It turned out great and my friends loved it.


hember nayamez
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This pie was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I love the way the creme fraiche adds a little tang to the sweetness of the peaches.


Andrei Almeda
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pie was beautiful and delicious.


CPR MC
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This pie was a hit at our family gathering! The combination of peaches and creme fraiche was delightful, and the crust was flaky and flavorful. I will definitely be making this pie again.