Gooseberry tart
Description
Tasty pastries for the whole family. The gooseberry tart is served chilled so the filling sets properly. It can easily be offered as dessert or for afternoon tea, served with various drinks. The tart is especially delicious with any kind of ice cream. The baking is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients listed. In place of neutral vegetable oil, you may use butter or good-quality margarine, but not spread.
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Step 2
In a deep bowl, combine neutral vegetable oil, 40 grams of granulated sugar, salt, and crack in a chicken egg. Whisk everything together gently.
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Step 3
Gradually add the wheat flour while kneading the shortcrust dough. Do not add baking powder, or the dough may puff up under the filling during baking. Cover the ball of dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
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Step 4
Rinse the gooseberries in water and trim the stalks from both ends of each berry. Put the gooseberries into a blender jar with the sugar and purée for about 2–3 minutes.
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Step 5
Mix the berry mixture with starch. Because of this, during baking the berry juice will not run over the edges of the tart, will not soak into the dough, and will become thick instead.
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Step 6
Spread the chilled dough in the pan, extending it up the sides. Spoon the berry filling into the centre and fold the dough edges slightly over to cover it.
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Step 7
Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the tart for about 25–30 minutes until golden brown, keeping an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
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Step 8
Let the baked goods cool, then transfer to a plate or serving dish and bring to the table.