FIao
By carmenray83
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 3T olive oil
- 3T room temperature lard
- 6T water
- 2T anissette liqueur (optional)
- 1T anise seed
- 1c all purpose flour
- 1T sugar
- pinch of salt
- Filling:
- 3 fresh mint leaves
- 1T minced lemon zest
- 1/3c sugar
- 1c (8oz) Quark or cream cheese softened
- 2 eggs
- juice of one lemon
- 6 fresh mint leaves for garnish
- 2T confectioners sugar
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cooking time 30mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 400°.
Step 2
Combine oil, lard, liqueur, anise seeds, flour, sugar,and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined into a rough dough.
Step 3
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work area and knead about 10 minutes or until it no longer sticks.
Step 4
Clean work area and dust again. Roll dough into a 13in diameter round. Carefully transfer onto a 10 inch spring form pan with 2 inch sides. Trim excess even with rim.
Step 5
Combine mint, zest, and sugar in a blender or processor until fine particles form.
Step 6
Add cheese, eggs, and lemon juice and process until smooth. Pour into crust.
Step 7
Bake for 30 minutes or until set. let cool in pan. Remove pan sides and slide onto a flat plate and dust with confectioners sugar. Serve at room temperature.
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
- 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
- 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup / 150g of flour
- 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
- Salted caramel
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!
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