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Hard 1 hr 41 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Swedish Vasterbottenpaj
A Swedish cheese pie with a buttery crust, eggs, cream, and sharp Vasterbotten-style cheese.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 8~430 kcal🇸🇪 Scandinavian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 35 min cook
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- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep25 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the base
- 1.6 cup(~320 ml) Flour
- 110 g Butter
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Cold water
For the filling
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Cream
- 260 g Aged kashar or Gruyere cheese
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Black pepper
General
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Salt
For serving
- 0.2 bunch Dill
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Instructions
- 1
Rub the flour, butter, and salt into crumbs, then bring the dough together with cold water.
- 2
Press the dough into the tin and rest it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 3
Prebake the tart shell at 200°C for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 4
Whisk the eggs, cream, grated cheese, and black pepper.
- 5
Pour the filling mixture into the hot shell.
- 6
Bake the paj at 180°C for 25 minutes, until the filling is set.
25 min25:00 - 7
Rest for 10 minutes and serve with dill.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Briefly blind baking the tart shell keeps the creamy filling from soaking the dough.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve vasterbottenpaj warm with dill green salad and cold yogurt sauce if desired.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
16
g protein
28
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 26%Fat 59%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Swedish Vasterbottenpaj make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Swedish Vasterbottenpaj take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Swedish Vasterbottenpaj difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Swedish Vasterbottenpaj have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 28g, fat: 28g.Which allergens does Swedish Vasterbottenpaj contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Swedish Vasterbottenpaj belong to?
This recipe belongs to Scandinavian cuisine.How many ingredients does Swedish Vasterbottenpaj need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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