Fluffy citrus pie: the perfect pastry for cozy family tea parties
Homemade pie is an ideal budget dessert for family tea parties on cozy winter evenings. Juicy seasonal citrus fruits can be used to make this delicacy. They will add a rich flavor and pleasant aroma.
Food blogger Yana with the nickname gordynovskaya shared how to make a fluffy citrus pie on Instagram. It is based on delicate shortbread dough.
Recipe.
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Yana gordynovskaya
Ingredients for the dough:
- eggs - 2 pcs
- sugar - 50 g + a pinch of salt
- butter - 100 g
- flour - 260 g
- baking powder - 10 g
Ingredients for the filling:
- lemon - 2 pcs
- orange - 2 pcs
- sugar - 50 g
- corn starch - 50 g
Method of preparation of the filling:
Prepare the egg mixture for the dough.
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Yana gordynovskaya
1. Zest one lemon and one orange and set aside.
2. Peel all the citrus fruits and cut the flesh into slices.
Mix the dry ingredients.
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Yana gordynovskaya
3. Beat the citrus fruits in a blender.
4. Pour the citrus smoothie into a saucepan, add sugar and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Knead the dough.
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Yana gordynovskaya
5. Add the zest, stir and remove from the heat. Let cool slightly.
6. Dissolve the starch in 60 ml of warm water and add to the filling.
Divide into two parts.
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Yana gordynovskaya
7. Stirring, cook for another 3 minutes until the mixture thickens. After cooling, the filling will become even thicker.
Method of preparation of the dough:
1. Mix eggs with sugar until smooth.
Grate zest.
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Yana gordynovskaya
2. Add melted butter and stir.
3. Mix flour with baking powder and gradually add it to the egg mixture.
Beat the citrus fruits.
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Yana gordynovskaya
4. Divide the dough: Put 1/3 in the freezer and the rest in the refrigerator, wrapping both parts in plastic bags.
How to form the cake:
Lay out the dough in a mold.
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Yana gordynovskaya
1. Lay out the refrigerated dough in a mold, paying special attention to the sides.
2. Top with the filling.
Top with the citrus mass.
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Yana gordynovskaya
3. Grate the dough from the freezer on a coarse grater.
4. Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes.
Grate the second part of the dough.
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Yana gordynovskaya
5. Let the cake cool slightly before slicing - the filling will become elastic, resembling souffle. This pie is perfect for a festive table or tea party with loved ones.
Ready-made dish.
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Yana gordynovskaya
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