Piideissä

Piideissä is a Finnish term that broadly refers to pie or tart dishes. It encompasses a wide variety of baked goods, both sweet and savory, that typically feature a crust filled with various ingredients. The crust can be made from a pastry dough, such as shortcrust or puff pastry, and it can either fully enclose the filling or form a base upon which the filling is placed.

Sweet piideissä are very common and often feature fruits like apples, berries, or rhubarb as their primary filling. These can be enhanced with spices like cinnamon, sugar, or vanilla. Cream, custard, or cheese fillings are also popular for sweet variations. Savory piideissä, on the other hand, can include a range of ingredients such as meats, fish, vegetables, or cheese. Minced meat, salmon, and various root vegetables are frequently used in these types of pies.

The preparation of piideissä can vary significantly. Some are simple, open-faced tarts, while others are complex, double-crust pies. The term is general enough to cover both everyday home baking and more elaborate culinary creations. In Finnish cuisine, piideissä represent a versatile category of food, enjoyed as desserts, snacks, or even main meals.