String Pie
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant and visually stunning String Pie—a savory masterpiece that combines fresh zucchini and carrots, cut into delicate, string-like strips, layered within a buttery pre-made pie crust. This dish offers a velvety blend of creamy cheeses, eggs, and a touch of paprika for a subtle kick, creating a rich custard that perfectly complements the tender yet crisp sautéed vegetables. Baked to golden perfection, this pie is both a feast for the eyes and a satisfying, nutrient-packed entrée that can be served warm or at room temperature. Ideal for family dinners or impressing guests, String Pie is the ultimate fusion of wholesome flavors and irresistible comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Zucchini
- 2 medium-sized Carrots
- 150 grams Cheddar cheese
- 100 grams Cream cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 60 ml Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 sheet Pre-made pie crust
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Using a julienne peeler or a spiralizer, cut the zucchini and carrots into thin, string-like strips. Set them aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and lightly sauté the vegetable strips for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still firm. Remove from heat and let cool.
Grate the cheddar cheese into a mixing bowl. Add the cream cheese, eggs, and heavy cream, and whisk together until smooth.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and paprika, and mix well.
Roll out the pre-made pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish. Trim any excess dough around the edges.
Layer half of the vegetable strips into the pie crust in a circular pattern.
Pour half of the cheese mixture over the vegetables, spreading it evenly.
Add the remaining vegetable strips on top in another layer, then pour in the rest of the cheese mixture.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
Allow the pie to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.0 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.1 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 640 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 8628 mg | 375% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.3 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 64.4 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 820 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2125 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
