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Mary Berry Homity Pie

Mary Berry Homity Pie
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Homity pie is a traditional British vegetarian pie made with potatoes, onions or leeks, cheese, and cream, baked in a pastry case until golden. Inspired by the calm, reliable cooking style of Mary Berry, this version focuses on clear flavours, a creamy but well-set filling, and pastry that stays crisp rather than soggy.

Ingredients

For the pastry

  • Plain flour – 200 g

  • Cold butter – 100 g, diced

  • Salt – a pinch

  • Cold water – 2–3 tablespoons

For the filling

  • Potatoes – 500 g, peeled and cubed

  • Butter – 30 g

  • Leeks – 2 medium, sliced

  • Onion – 1 large, finely chopped

  • Mature cheddar cheese – 175 g, grated

  • Double cream – 200 ml

  • Whole milk – 100 ml

  • Salt and black pepper – to taste

  • Fresh thyme – optional

Instructions

  • Make the pastry – Rub butter into flour and salt, add water, and bring together gently. Chill briefly.

  • Cook the potatoes – Boil until just tender, then drain well.

  • Soften the vegetables – Melt butter and cook leeks and onion gently until soft, not coloured.

  • Combine the filling – Mix potatoes, leeks, cheese, cream, milk, seasoning, and thyme.

  • Prepare the case – Roll pastry and line the dish, trimming edges neatly.

  • Fill the pie – Spoon the mixture evenly into the pastry case.

  • Bake until golden – Cook until the filling is set and the top lightly golden.

  • Rest before serving – Allows clean slicing.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-homity-pie/