Wensleydale Apple Pie

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Mouth-watering Wensleydale Apple Pie

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

648

Sugar

31g

Fat

38g

Wensleydale Apple Pie is an English classic that has been enjoyed for generations. This pie is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors which is made using juicy and tangy Bramley apples and Wensleydale cheese. This delicacy is perfect for any occasion, be it Christmas, Thanksgiving or a regular weekend with friends and family. The apple filling adds a fruity punch to the pie while the Wensleydale cheese complements the flavor of the apples and gives a unique taste to the pie. This pie is baked to perfection, making it crispy on the outside and rich, soft, and chewy on the inside.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven at 375F.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
3.	Add cold unsalted butter and lard to the mixture and work it gently with fingertips or pastry cutter until the mixture starts forming clumps of dough.
4.	Add 2-3 tbsp of ice water to bind the dough.
5.	Knead the dough slightly and roll it out on a floured surface.
6.	Grease a pie dish with unsalted butter and place the rolled out dough covering it.
7.	Fill the dish with hot and sweetened apples.
8.	Arrange sliced Wensleydale cheese over the apple filling.
9.	Roll out the remaining dough and cover the filling with it.
10.	Seal the edges of the pie using a fork.
11.	Cut slits on the top of the pie to allow steam to escape while baking.
12.	Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the top of the pie turns brown in color and the apple filling starts bubbling.

PROS

Wensleydale Apple Pie is a combination of two classics, cheese, and apple pie which is perfect for satisfying your sweet and savory cravings.

The pie can be served hot or cold for dessert or breakfast, and it is equally delicious in both ways.

CONS

The pie is high in calories and fat due to its rich ingredients.

This pie is not suitable for people on a low-fat or low-calorie diet.

The preparation of the pie is a bit time-consuming but it’s worth the wait.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pie is a rich source of vitamins and minerals due to its apple filling.
The cheese used in the recipe is a great source of protein and calcium which strengthens bones and teeth.
However, due to the high sugar and fat content, it should be consumed in moderation.

	8 ounces plain flour
	4 ounces unsalted butter ( cold )
	1 ounce lard ( cold )
	4 -5 large cooking apples ( Bramleys are great )
	5 ounces wensleydale cheese , sliced
	3 ounces sugar
	1 pinch salt