German Strawberry Tart Erdbeer Tortenboden Recipes

GERMAN STRAWBERRY TART / ERDBEER TORTENBODEN

Steps:

• Grease an 8 inch (20cm) raised-based flan tin. Sprinkle over 2 tsp sugar and tilt to coat evenly. Add 1 level tsp flour and coat similarly, knocking out any excess.
• Place the eggs and remaining sugar in a deep bowl and whisk until the mixture is very thick. Sift the flour over the surface of the mixture. Fold in gently with a metal spoon, then turn into the prepared tin and tilt to level the surface.
• Place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 180 degrees C for 20-25 minutes until the sponge springs back when pressed lightly. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
• Arrange the sliced fruit in the flan case. Put the strawberry jam and 1 tbsp water in a small saucepan and heat gently together until liquid. Cool a little then brush over the fruit.

BASIC TART CRUST - TORTENBODEN

Steps:

• Beat the egg yolks and gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, and beat to a froth.
• Mix the hot milk with the remaining sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and butter.
• Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
• Combine all mixtures.
• Beat the egg whites until fluffy, then fold them into the mixture.
• Grease a pan and dust with flour, pour mixture into pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool; when cool, slice twice horizontally, spread layers with cream filling of your choice, and set back together.

MOM'S FRUIT FLAN (GERMAN ERDBEER/OBST BODEN TORTE)

Steps:

• To Make Base (Boden):.
• Thoroughly grease a 10 to 11 inch (25 to 28 cm) boden tin. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl beat together butter and sugar til white and creamy; add egg and beat til mixed in thoroughly.
• Sift together flour and baking powder and fold into the butter mixture, adding milk til it holds together in a ball.
• Press dough into a well greased boden torte pan (wet your hands with a little water to keep the dough from sticking to your hands).
• Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
• Remove from oven. Cool in pan on a rack for 15 minutes, then invert on a cake plate or other large plate.
• Filling:.
• If desired, spread a thin layer of custard (or vanilla pudding or pastry cream) evenly over the cooled boden.
• Fill with a variety of fruit and whipped cream. Use any variety you like or simply canned peach slices or fresh strawberries.
• Glaze:.
• For a simple glaze, melt a little apple jelly or strawberry jam and pour over the fruit.
• -Or- take 1/2 cup of the fruit syrup. Cook it over high heat with 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in a little cold water, cook it until it is clear, and the raw cornstarch flavor disappears (approximately 2 minutes). Drizzle evenly over the fruit.
• Chill until ready to serve. This cake is best served within 24 hours.
• Serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and you have a lovely little dessert. Quick and easy.