Pithivier

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A Pithivier (Pithiviers in French) is a round, enclosed pie usually made with puff pastry.

The pie is traditionally finished with a distinct shine to the top of the crust, either by egg-washing or by the caramelising of a thin layer of sugar at the end of the cooking process.

Whilst the filling of the Pithivier is often a sweet frangipane (optionally combined with fruit such as cherry or plum), savoury pies with a meat or cheese filling can also be labelled as Pithivier.

It is commonly assumed that the dish originates from the town of Pithiviers, France.