Basic Tart Crust – Tortenboden
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Grains, High In…, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
Description:
A response to a recipe request on the boards, here’s a basic tortenboden. Based on a recipe from “German Cookery” by Elizabeth Schuler.
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 lemon (juice and peel)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 1947.8
- Fat Content: 66.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 36.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 697.2mg
- Sodium Content: 2898.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 309.8g
- Fiber Content: 4.2g
- Sugar Content: 201.2g
- Protein Content: 36.6g
Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
Review Count: 1
Yield: 1 tortenboden
Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a round cake pan and dust it with flour, ensuring the crust won’t stick.
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Prepare the Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks until smooth and gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture becomes frothy.
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Combine Ingredients: In a separate saucepan, heat the milk until hot but not boiling. Mix in the remaining sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and butter until well combined.
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Sift Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder, ensuring an even distribution of leavening agents.
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Combine Mixtures: Combine the egg yolk mixture with the hot milk mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. Then gradually fold in the sifted dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
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Whip Egg Whites: In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks, adding stability and airiness to the batter.
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Incorporate Egg Whites: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter, being careful not to deflate them entirely. This step adds lightness and volume to the crust.
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Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Assemble: Once baked, remove the tortenboden from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, carefully slice the crust horizontally into three equal layers. Spread each layer with your favorite cream filling, such as whipped cream, custard, or fruit preserves, before stacking them back together.
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Serve: Slice the assembled tortenboden into wedges and serve as a delightful dessert or afternoon treat. Enjoy the rich flavors and tender texture of this classic German tart crust!
This basic tortenboden recipe offers a delightful combination of simplicity and indulgence, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether served plain or adorned with your favorite toppings, this versatile crust is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
