KEY POINTS:
A satisfying savoury pie, the perfect food for those cold winter days
Makes 2 to serve 4
400g desiree potatoes, washed and sliced thinly
4 sheets flaky pastry or 1 quantity recipe
4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves stripped from the stalks
100g taleggio cheese
Sea salt and black pepper
100ml cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
1. Preheat oven to 200C. Cover potatoes with water, bring to the boil and cook for 6-7 minutes until soft but not breaking apart. Drain.
2. Cut out pastry to form 4 circles - 2 x 23cm and 2 x 20cm.
3. On an oiled oven tray (or use baking paper), place the smaller rounds. Slightly overlap the potato slices, leaving an edge to seal the pie. Alternate the potato with cheese, thyme and seasonings.
4. Cut a 4cm circle from the centre of the second pastry circle. Lay over the potatoes and seal the edges. Brush pie with the beaten egg and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, pour cream into the hole then continue baking fora further 15 minutes.
