Stargazey Pie

Find out how to make stargazey pie with this easy recipe – this traditional Cornish pie is made with herrings or pilchards and shortcrust pastry.

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Bake Level
Moderate
Serves
1 Serving
Bake time
50 mins
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Equipment required

Pie Dish

Rolling Pin

23 cm or 9 in pie dish

Nutrition estimate

1 slice of pie

  • Calories 450 kcal
  • Fat 25.0 g
  • Saturated fat 10.0 g
  • Carbohydrates 35.0 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Fibre 2.0 g
  • Protein 20.0 g

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Common questions

Do I need to blind bake shortcrust pastry for every tart?
No. Blind bake when the filling is very wet, sets quickly, or does not need long in the oven—classic for custard, lemon curd, or no-bake-style fillings. For fillings that bake a long time at a similar temperature to the pastry, you can sometimes bake raw shell and filling together, though blind baking still helps avoid a soggy base.
Why does my shortcrust shrink in the tin?
Shrinkage usually comes from gluten that was overworked, dough that was not rested, or the pastry being stretched into the tin instead of lifted and eased in. Chill the lined tin before baking, avoid stretching, and rest the dough after rolling so gluten relaxes.
How do I stop a soggy bottom on a shortcrust tart?
Blind bake until the base is dry and lightly coloured, seal with a thin layer of egg white or chocolate if appropriate, brush hot jam on fruit tarts, or sprinkle a little ground nuts or semolina on the base. A metal tin and a hot oven for the initial bake also help crisp the underside.
How thick should I roll shortcrust for a tart case?
About 3–4 mm is typical for a standard tart—thin enough to cook through without being brittle, thick enough to handle. Thinner shells bake faster; very thick bases can be doughy in the centre.
How long should shortcrust rest in the fridge?
At least 30 minutes after mixing is common; many recipes suggest an hour or overnight. Resting relaxes gluten and firms the fat so the pastry is easier to roll and less likely to shrink.
What temperature should I bake shortcrust blind?
Many recipes use around 180–200°C fan-adjusted equivalents, depending on your oven. Start with a hotter stage if you want extra colour, then reduce if the edges brown too fast. Always follow your recipe’s fan or conventional settings.
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