Brazilian recipe
Strawberry Pie
Strawberry pie is a classic Brazilian dessert, combining a crunchy crust, velvety cream, and the freshness of strawberries with gelatin.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine tablespoons
2 oil tablespoons
1 whole egg
2 level tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
1 level tablespoon baking powder
Wheat flour until the dough no longer sticks to your hands
1 can condensed milk
1 can table cream
3 egg yolks
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 boxes strawberries
1 package strawberry gelatin
2 oil tablespoons
1 whole egg
2 level tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
1 level tablespoon baking powder
Wheat flour until the dough no longer sticks to your hands
1 can condensed milk
1 can table cream
3 egg yolks
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 boxes strawberries
1 package strawberry gelatin
Where to find ingredients
Strawberries, eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and baking powder are commonly found in the produce, dairy, and baking aisles of most supermarkets. Margarine and vegetable oil are also widely available in the baking or cooking oil section. Wheat flour is a pantry staple found in the baking aisle. Condensed milk and table cream are typically located in the baking or canned goods aisle. Cornstarch is usually found in the baking or thickening agents aisle. Strawberry gelatin mixes can be found in the baking or dessert aisle. Specialty Brazilian or Latin markets may offer a wider variety of fresh fruits and sometimes specific brands of condensed milk or table cream if you prefer. For strawberries, choose ripe, firm berries from the fresh produce section of your grocery store.
Preparation method
- Prepare the gelatin according to package instructions and refrigerate until it reaches egg white consistency
- In a saucepan, mix the condensed milk, table cream, egg yolks, milk, and cornstarch
- Cook over heat, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens
- Continue stirring to prevent lumps or scorching
- Set the cream aside and let it cool to lukewarm or room temperature
- In a bowl, mix the dough ingredients, adding flour gradually until the mixture no longer sticks to your hands
- Line the bottom and sides of a medium or large baking dish with the dough
- Prick the entire surface of the dough with a fork
- Bake in a preheated medium oven for 10 to 15 minutes until lightly golden
- Remove from oven and let the crust cool before assembling the pie
- Spread the cream over the baked crust
- Arrange the sliced strawberries over the cream layer
- Cover the pie with the gelatin at egg white consistency
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving
Observations
This dessert is highly appreciated for its combination of textures and practicality. Follow the steps carefully to ensure the ideal consistency of the cream and gelatin.
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