Cheesy English Delight Pie

🧀✨ Indulge in the delightful world of English Cheese Pie, a heavenly creation that combines a perfectly flaky crust with a luscious filling, creating a dessert masterpiece that’s bound to captivate your taste buds! 🥧🌟

Let’s embark on this culinary adventure together, breaking down the steps into a symphony of flavors that will elevate your pie-making skills to new heights. 🎶👩‍🍳

🕒 Time Table:

📜 Recipe:

CRUST:

1. Sift together in a medium-sized bowl:

   • 2 cups unbleached flour
   • 1/2 teaspoon salt
   • 2 tablespoons sugar

2. Add:

   • 1/2 cup butter, all at once
   • Mix until well blended.

3. Introduce:

   • 4 tablespoons shortening
   • Continue blending by cutting into the flour mixture until it resembles crumbs.

4. Texture Check:

   • The mixture should resemble small pebbles or oatmeal.

5. Sprinkle:

   • 5 tablespoons water evenly over the dough.

6. Blend:

   • The dough will become sticky and cling together.

7. Shape:

   • Gather into a ball, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

8. Preheat:

   • Preheat the oven to a toasty 450°F.

9. Roll Out:

   • Roll out the pastry to 1/8-inch thickness.

10. Transfer:

    • Place rolled dough in a 9-inch pie tin, press gently without stretching, and trim excess.

11. Prick & Bake:

    • Prick the bottom of the shell, bake for 7-10 mins, then remove weights and foil.

12. Brown to Perfection:

    • Continue baking for another 8-10 mins or until the crust is lightly browned.

FILLING:

1. Preheat:

   • Preheat the oven to a cozy 350°F.

2. Sieve It:

   • Press cottage cheese through a sieve for a smooth texture.

3. Warm It Up:

   • Gently heat 3/4 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup cream sherry in a saucepan until steamy (avoid scorching).

4. Frothy Blend:

   • In a mixing bowl, beat together 3 eggs, 2 egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, rose water, and spices until frothy (about 5 minutes).

5. Cottage Harmony:

   • Beat smooth 3 cups cottage cheese, then add the egg mixture and blend well.

6. Creamy Fusion:

   • Slowly add the hot cream and sherry to the cheese mixture, beating until well blended.

7. Final Touch:

   • Stir in 1/2 cup currants and pour the delectable mixture into the prepared crust.

8. Bake & Cool:

   • Bake for approximately 30 minutes, then allow it to cool.

9. Chill & Garnish:

   • Chill the pie and sprinkle with a touch of cinnamon for that perfect finishing touch.