
Cream pie with custard
Description
For this recipe, you'll need simple ingredients: homemade whole milk, 82% butter, large homemade egg yolks, a lemon, flour, sugar, and baking powder. First, prepare the cream, then the dough. The butter should be chilled. See all the details in the recipe. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare the ingredients. Measure out the required amounts for the dough and filling right away.
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Step 2

First, prepare the custard cream. There is a classic recipe, but I make it in a way that's convenient for me. Put egg yolks, lemon zest, and sugar into a saucepan. Thoroughly mix with a whisk.
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Step 3

Add flour to the yolks. Mix well.
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Step 4

Add the milk in small portions, constantly whisking to make the mixture smooth and lump-free.
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Step 5

Place the egg-milk mixture over medium heat and bring to a boil, continuously stirring the cream with a whisk.
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Step 6

Bring the custard cream to a thick consistency. Remove from heat. Cool slightly. To do this, I prepare a large pot filled with ice water, place the saucepan into the pot, and cool the cream. Constantly stir with a whisk to prevent a skin from forming on the surface of the cream.
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Step 7

Cover the warm cream with plastic wrap. Set aside for now.
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Step 8

Now prepare the dough, the base for the pie. To do this, place flour, baking powder, sugar, and cold butter into a food processor.
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Step 9

Turn on the machine for a couple of minutes to obtain a uniform crumb.
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Step 10

Into a springform pan, add 2/3 of the dough (previously line the pan with parchment paper), use a tablespoon to shape the edges (pressing the crumbs against the sides with the back of the spoon), and evenly spread the crumbs over the bottom.
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Step 11

Use a tablespoon to scoop the custard cream and carefully place it into the mold, making sure not to displace the crumbs. Smooth the top.
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Step 12

Sprinkle the remaining crumbs over the top of the pie. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 40 minutes.
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Step 13

Let the finished cake cool completely in the pan. Then refrigerate for an hour.
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Step 14

Remove from the oven and serve warm or cooled.