Sweet Valentine's Day Pie
Description
Perfect for tea and coffee. For our loved ones, we always prepare the best! This cake turns out tender, with delicious cream, a pleasant tang from the jam, and, of course, beautifully presented. Try it—you won't regret it!
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a bowl or on a cutting board, rub cold butter cubes with sifted flour by hand until a crumbly mixture forms.
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Step 2
2. Make a "hill" and place the egg, sugar, and lemon zest in the center.
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Step 3
3. Knead a smooth, homogeneous dough, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least half an hour.
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Step 4
4. For the cream, mix the yolk with sugar, and keep the white separate.
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Step 5
5. Add the sifted starch.
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Step 6
6. Gradually add the milk and cream, stirring constantly. Add the vanilla and place the mixture over low heat. Cook, constantly whisking, for 5–10 minutes, until the cream thickens. Pour the cream into a large, shallow dish, cover with plastic wrap, and let cool to room temperature.
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Step 7
7. Divide the cold dough into 2 parts and roll out 2 layers 0.5-0.7 cm thick.
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Step 8
8. The first layer will be the base of the pie, extending 1 cm beyond the edges of the baking pan.
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Step 9
9. The second layer will cover the pie; cut out 3 small hearts with a cutter on it.
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Step 10
10. Grease the baking pan with butter, sprinkle with flour, and shake off the excess flour. Place the bottom layer into the pan, shape the edges, and prick the base with a fork.
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Step 11
11. Place the cooled cream on the dough, then put the jam on the cream.
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Step 12
12. Cover the filling with the second layer of dough, seal the edges. Place the pie in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Then brush the top with egg white and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 30 minutes.
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Step 13
13. Let the pie cool completely and dust with powdered sugar. If desired, add a bit of jam to the cut-out hearts. Optionally, decorate the pie with small pink sugar hearts.