Tamarind Pie
Description
Tamarind, or Indian date, is a plant from the legume family, whose fruits are used in the confectionery industry. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. To make the pie dough, mix the flour with powdered sugar and salt. Add 1/2 cup of cold butter, cut into cubes. Pulse the mixture in a food processor about 5 times. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cream, and almond extract.
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Step 2
2. Add to the flour mixture and mix in a food processor.
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Step 3
3. Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a ball. Then roll it out into a disc 15 cm in diameter, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Step 4
4. Prepare the filling. Cut the butter into cubes. Add tamarind and 4 cups of water to a saucepan.
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Step 5
5. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until the pulp begins to separate from the seeds.
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Step 6
6. Strain the nectar through a sieve. You should get approximately 2 cups of nectar.
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Step 7
7. In a medium saucepan, combine lemon zest, 3/4 cup nectar, sugar, starch, eggs, and yolks. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk. Whisk for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and beat in butter until smooth.
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Step 8
8. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a 30 cm circle.
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Step 9
9. Place the dough into a pie pan with a removable bottom, forming the edges. Freeze for 10 minutes.
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Step 10
10. Cover the dough with foil, greased with butter (butter side down), then place dried beans on top of the foil and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and beans. Bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 11
11. Place the pie on a rack and let it cool. Pour the prepared tamarind filling over the pie and chill for at least 2 hours.