Shortcrust pastry baskets with berries
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. In addition to various berries, you can add nuts, mint or sage, powdered sugar or chocolate to these baskets. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Sift the flour. Wash the berries.
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Step 2
Mix margarine, flour, sugar, and eggs in a bowl. Knead the dough. The dough should be elastic.
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Step 3
Roll the dough into 3-4 balls and place them on foil. Put the foil with the balls into the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes.
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Step 4
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 0.5 cm. Grease the molds with butter and carefully place the dough into them. Press the dough against the mold to ensure it fits snugly all around.
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Step 5
Place baking paper on the bottom of the pan, then pour beans or lentils onto it.
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Step 6
Bake the baskets for 10 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. Let the baked baskets cool, then remove them from the molds.
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Step 7
Spread the berries on a paper towel to absorb moisture. Prepare the gelatin. Pour it into a glass of juice. Wait for the gelatin to swell (40–60 minutes), then heat it over a water bath.
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Step 8
Arrange the berries in the cups and pour room-temperature gelatin over them. Done!