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Peach fillo crinkle pie

Delicate custard pie with fresh peaches arranged in a rose pattern on crinkled fillo pastry

Antoniou Fillo Pastry
Prep
20m
Cook
40m
Steps
8
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium

Method

  1. Step 1Slice the peaches

    Slice the peaches into thin wedges, leaving the skin on.

    Note

    Fresh or tinned peaches both work well for this recipe.

    Peach
  2. Step 2Arrange peaches in pan

    In a greased round baking pan, arrange the peach slices in a rose pattern starting from the center and spiraling outward.

    Note

    Overlap the slices slightly to create the rose effect.

    Peach
  3. Step 3Prepare the custard

    Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, and sugar until smooth and well combined.

    EggCreamVanilla bean pasteCaster sugar
  4. Step 4Pour custard over peaches

    Pour the custard mixture over the arranged peaches in the pan.

    EggCreamVanilla bean pasteCaster sugar
  5. Step 5Crinkle the fillo

    Take sheets of fillo pastry and crinkle them into loose, gathered folds. Arrange the crinkled fillo over the custard and peaches, covering the entire surface in a decorative pattern.

    Note

    The crinkled texture creates beautiful layers when baked.

    Phyllo dough
  6. Step 6Brush with butter

    Melt the butter and brush it generously over the crinkled fillo pastry.

    Butter
  7. Step 7Bake the pie40 min

    Bake in a preheated oven until the fillo is golden brown and crisp, and the custard is set.

    Note

    The pie should be golden and the custard just firm to the touch.

  8. Step 8Cool and serve

    Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a dollop of cream.

    Note

    Perfect for morning or afternoon tea.

    HoneyDouble cream