Description
Norwegian Sour Cream and Raisin Pie is a creamy, tangy, and gently sweet dessert rooted in traditional Scandinavian baking. With a flaky crust and rich sour cream custard dotted with plump raisins, it’s the perfect treat for holidays, cozy evenings, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
3–4 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling
1 ½ cups (360 ml) sour cream (full-fat for richness)
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup (150 g) raisins
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (to thicken the filling)
Optional (for garnish)
A dusting of powdered sugar
A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Shape into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat and Roll Out
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim edges and prick the base. Line with parchment and fill with pie weights. Blind bake for 10–12 minutes, remove weights, and bake another 5 minutes until lightly golden.
Step 3: Make the Filling
In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth. Add flour and whisk until combined. Stir in raisins (soak them beforehand in warm water or rum if desired).
Step 4: Assemble and Bake
Pour filling into the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the filling is set on the edges and slightly wobbly in the center. Cool on a wire rack for at least one hour.
Step 5: Chill and Serve
Refrigerate for 2–3 hours before serving for best flavor and texture. Serve chilled or at room temperature, topped with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or ice cream.
Notes
For a richer flavor, soak raisins in rum or brandy before baking.
Full-fat sour cream gives the pie a creamy, custard-like texture.
The pie can be made a day ahead — it tastes even better the next day.
Avoid overbaking; the filling should have a gentle jiggle when done.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Norwegian / Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Norwegian Sour Cream and Raisin Pie, sour cream raisin pie, traditional Norwegian dessert, Scandinavian pie, raisin custard pie
