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Close up view of the dense layers of charred cabbage and onions in a Crispy Cabbage Pie.

Crispy Cabbage Pie with Flaky Golden Crust and Creamy Dill Sauce

This Crispy Cabbage Pie features dense layers of charred sauteed cabbage and onions inside a shatteringly flaky, golden-brown crust, finished with a generous dollop of cool, creamy dill sauce for the ultimate savory comfort food.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Eastern European
Calories: 415
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium head Green Cabbage Thinly sliced (approx. 900g)
  • 2 large Yellow Onions Thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter 56g, divided
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry or Pie Dough 400g total
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash
  • 1 cup Sour Cream 240ml
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill 30g, finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Skillet Used for sautéing cabbage to achieve char.
  • 1 9-inch pie dish Standard glass or ceramic dish.

Instructions
 

Sauté the Filling
  1. Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage and onions, sautéing for 20 minutes until you see visible edges of golden brown charring.
  2. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature to ensure the crust stays crispy.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Place one pastry sheet in the pie dish. Pack the cabbage filling tightly into the dish to create dense layers.
  2. Cover with the second pastry sheet, crimp edges, and brush with egg wash for those darker browned spots.
  3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes until the top crust is a deep golden-brown.

Notes

Let the pie rest for 15 minutes before slicing for the best structure.
Use full-fat sour cream for the sauce to ensure it has enough body to dollop.
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