RED CURRANT PIE (OR IS IT CAKE?)

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While visiting my daughter in Germany, we were given a basketful of fresh red currants, a sweet-tart berry, and tried this recipe on a whim. It was wonderful! The currants kept their fresh flavor and the pie/cake was a perfect base. Back home, I'm going to try the same recipe with fresh strawberries, then fresh blueberries, then fresh raspberries...

Provided by Lise in Indiana

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
2 egg whites
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 1/4 cups red currants (or other fresh berries)

Steps:

  • For Crust: In a medium bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
  • Mix in butter, sugar, egg yolks and lemon zest until mixture forms dough.
  • Pat the dough evenly into the bottom of a 9" springform pan.
  • Chill dough in pan for 25-30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake in oven for 25 minutes, or until golden.
  • For Filling: In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
  • Gradually stir in sugar and cornstarch; beat for 5 minutes.
  • Fold currants into mixture and pour into warm crust.
  • Bake in oven for 10 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.
  • Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 163.3, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 27.4, Protein 4.5

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