Cream-filled open pie
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. The shortcrust base for the pie can be made from crushed cookies or homemade shortbread dough. The pie should be served only after it has cooled down. It can be decorated with cinnamon, powdered sugar, or coconut flakes. The filling will be tender and airy. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place 1.5 cups of flour (without a heap) into the food processor bowl, add 0.5 cup of sugar, 115 grams of butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the mixture turns into crumbs.
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Step 2
2. Place the resulting base into a baking dish and smooth it out, forming edges. Bake the base in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 18-20 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Meanwhile, pour the milk into a saucepan and add the butter, cook until the butter has melted.
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Step 4
4. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining flour, sugar, starch, eggs, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth.
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Step 5
5. Pour the egg mixture into the boiling milk mixture (small bubbles), stirring constantly with a spoon.
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Step 6
6. Cook the mixture, stirring continuously, until it reaches a thick consistency. Remove the pan from the heat and continue whisking for another minute.
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Step 7
7. Pour the prepared custard cream into the mold with the baked crust, sprinkle with cinnamon, let it cool, then refrigerate.