Blackcurrant pie made with shortcrust pastry
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. The perfect base with a juicy filling—this is the ideal dessert for both festive and everyday menus. The recipe for a blackcurrant pie with shortcrust pastry can be used not only in summer, during the abundant berry season, but also in winter, using frozen berries. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The most convenient option is to use a blender when making a blackcurrant pie with shortcrust pastry. Using a blender not only speeds up the dough preparation, but also makes it lighter and airier. First, put flour, sugar, and salt into the blender bowl.
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Step 2
2. Beat everything for a couple of minutes, while simultaneously cutting the butter into small cubes, previously chilled.
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Step 3
3. Add butter to the bowl and beat a little longer.
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Step 4
4. Carefully separate the egg white from the yolk. Add the yolk to the dough and turn on the blender again.
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Step 5
5. Mix the water with lemon juice. Gradually add it to the dough, but be careful not to overdo it. The crumbs should be slightly moist, but not wet, so that the blackcurrant crumb cake made with shortcrust pastry at home will be crispy.
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Step 6
6. This is the kind of ball you'll end up with.
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Step 7
7. Place the dough on a sheet of plastic wrap and cover with a second sheet on top. Roll out quite thinly.
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Step 8
8. Prepare the pan. Place the dough in it and prick it with a fork. Put the pan in the refrigerator for about half an hour. During this time, you can prepare the filling. Wash the berries, dry them thoroughly, and add sugar to taste. Beat the egg and cream, then mix in the berries.
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Step 9
9. Pour the filling into the baking dish and place the pie in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes. This is a simple recipe for a blackcurrant pie with shortcrust pastry. Let it cool after baking, then it's ready to serve.