Mixed Berry Pie
A delicate and flaky crust filled with a mix of your favorite berries, and topped with crunchy streusel for a simple summer dessert that really pops.
Prep
Measure and Combine the Dry Ingredients for the Crust
Add the ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer set with the paddle attachment.
- All Purpose Flour1 ¼ cups
- Kosher Salt½ tsp.
- Granulated Sugar½ tsp.
Add the Cold Sliced Butter
Add the sliced butter to the dry ingredients, and gently stir until well coated.
- Unsalted Butter(thinly sliced)½ cup
Mix the Dough
Mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Drizzle in the Cold Water as the Dough Mixes
- Water(cold)⅛ cup
Finish Mixing the Dough
If your dough looks too dry, you can add a little more water.
Form, Wrap and Chill the Dough
Remove the dough from the bowl and shape it into a disk about 1 inch thick. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Cooking Steps
1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet
Set the oven to bake at 375°F/ 190°C (not convection) and adjust the rack to the middle. While the oven preheats, lightly coat the baking sheet with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
2. Measure and Combine the Streusel Ingredients
Mix in a small bowl until well combined and set aside.
- All Purpose Flour⅔ cup
- Granulated Sugar⅔ cup
- Kosher Salt1 tsp.
- Cinnamon(ground)¼ tsp.
- Slivered Almonds¼ cup
- Unsalted Butter(melted)5 Tbsps.
3. Wash, Measure and Combine the Berries
Add all the berries to a medium bowl. If the blackberries are too large you can cut them in half.
- Fresh Blueberries10 oz
- Fresh Blackberries(halved if needed)10 oz
- Fresh Raspberries10 oz
4. Add the Lemon Zest
Add to the berries.
- Lemon Zest1 tsp.
5. Measure and Add the Remaining Ingredients
Toss with the berries until well combined, making sure not to mash the berries too much. Set aside.
- Granulated Sugar½ cup
- Cornstarch½ cup
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp.
6. Roll Out the Dough
Roll the dough until it is about 1/8 inch thick and big enough to cover the bottom of the pie dish. Lay the dough over the dish and gently push down to cover the bottom, sides and rim of the dish. Trim any excess.
7. Add the Berry Filling
Evenly distribute the filling in the pie dish. Do not overfill.
8. Add the Topping
Evenly distribute the streusel over the berries.
9. Bake the Pie
Transfer the pie to the prepared baking sheet, then place in the oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until the crust is a deep golden brown and some of the juices start to bubbles of the sides.
10. Remove the Pie and Allow it to Cool
Turn the heat off, then transfer the pie to a heat-proof surface and allow it to cool for 1-3 hours.
11. Slice and Serve
Once set, cut the pie and serve alongside whipped cream, ice cream or a cup of coffee.
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