Tyrolean Pie with Berries
Description
The pastry is prepared simply and quickly. Tyrolean berry pie is a very tasty treat that you should make at least once during berry season. There's nothing difficult about its preparation, especially if you follow the step‑by‑step recommendations. No one will be indifferent, such a pie will decorate any festive table. Serve it warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Separate the whites and yolks of 5 eggs. Add a pinch of salt to the whites.
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Step 3
Whisk the egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.
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Step 4
Add 150 grams of granulated sugar to the beaten egg whites gradually, continuing to beat.
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Step 5
Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
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Step 6
Add the 5 yolks one at a time, continuing to beat.
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Step 7
Gently fold in 140 g of flour, a packet of vanilla sugar, and 30 g of corn starch with a silicone spatula.
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Step 8
Place the batter in a 26‑centimeter diameter pan. Bake the sponge for 25–30 minutes at 180 °C.
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Step 9
Mix 4 egg yolks and 100 g of sugar, add 40 g of corn starch, and whisk with a whisk for 1 minute.
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Step 10
Heat the milk to a boil, pour part of it into the egg yolk mixture, stir, and then pour the egg mixture back into the milk.
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Step 11
Heat until thickened, then stir butter and a packet of vanilla sugar into the cream.
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Step 12
Transfer the cream to a bowl, cover with cling film directly on the surface, and chill.
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Step 13
Cut off the top crust from the ready sponge cake.
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Step 14
To assemble the pie, transfer the sponge cake into a baking ring and line the sides with acetate tape.
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Step 15
Make a sugar syrup from water, sugar, and one tablespoon of cognac or rum.
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Step 16
Soak the sponge cake with a sugar syrup using a silicone brush.
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Step 17
Spread the cooled cream over the sponge cake.
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Step 18
Place the berries on the cream. Prepare the berry jelly, chill.
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Step 19
Cover the cake with berry jelly, refrigerate until fully set. Before serving, remove the acetate strip, transfer the cake to a plate. It's extraordinarily delicious!