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Poppy seed pie with golden brown pastry and poppy seed filling
Golden pie filled with a sweet poppy seed and lemon mixture

Traditional poppy seed pie

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Cakes and Desserts
The secret to perfect shortcrust pastry (pie dough) is not to fully incorporate the fat into the flour. Small butter pieces melt during baking, leaving tiny pockets behind – this gives the pastry a flaky, crisp structure. The rich oil content of poppy seeds and the freshness of lemon make the filling succulent.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 290 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pie dish (approx. 24 cm)
  • Rolling pin
  • Saucepan for the filling

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the flour and icing sugar, then rub in the cold butter with your fingers until you get a crumbly texture.

Tip: Do not melt the butter with the warmth of your hands! Work quickly.
2 ✓

Add the egg yolk and water, then knead into a ball. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Tip: Resting allows the gluten strands to relax, so the dough doesn't shrink when rolled.
3 ✓

For the filling, bring the milk to a boil with the sugar and vanilla sugar. Remove from the heat and stir in the ground poppy seeds and lemon zest. Let it cool.

Tip: Scalding 'opens up' the poppy seeds, releasing their flavour and softening them.
4 ✓

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Roll out 2/3 of the pastry and line the buttered pie dish.

Tip: Prick the base with a fork so it doesn't puff up during baking.
5 ✓

Smooth in the poppy seed filling. Roll out the remaining pastry, cut into strips, and create a lattice on top.

Tip: You can brush the lattice with a little egg for a nicer colour.
6 ✓

Bake for 35-40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown. Let it cool completely before slicing.

Tip: The filling may still be soft when warm; it firms up as it cools.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the pastry tough?
You likely overkneaded it, or the butter was warm. Pie dough needs to be made quickly with cold ingredients.
The poppy seeds are bitter, what should I do?
The oils in poppy seeds go rancid quickly. Always use freshly ground poppy seeds and taste before use. If bitter, unfortunately, they must be discarded.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Flour
  • 150 g Cold butter (cubed)
  • 100 g Icing sugar
  • 1 pc Egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp Ice-cold water
  • 200 g Ground poppy seeds
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 50 g Sugar (for filling)
  • 1 pc Lemon zest
  • 1 packet Vanilla sugar