Finnish Mustikkapiirakka
Mustikkapiirakka is a beloved Finnish blueberry pie, traditionally made with a shortbread or oat-based crust and a creamy filling of fresh bilberries (wild blueberries) mixed with sour cream or milk. It's a staple of Finnish summer and autumn baking, often enjoyed during coffee breaks or 'kahvitauko'.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is moderate in carbohydrates from the crust and fruit, with a good amount of fat from the creamy filling and butter. It provides key nutrients like vitamin C and manganese from the wild blueberries, and a typical slice contains roughly 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8 µg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50 µg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
Per 1 slice (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The pie often uses wild Finnish bilberries, which are smaller and more intensely flavored than cultivated blueberries, and the recipe is a classic example of 'ruokakulttuuri' (food culture) that forages from the Nordic forest. It's nutritionally interesting as the wild berries are exceptionally high in antioxidants.
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