Apple Pie with Nut Crust

 Ingredients: Base: -200 g flour -125 g cottage cheese -125 g soft butter -125 g powdered sugar -1 packet of vanilla or lemon pudding powder -1 packet of baking powder -1 pinch of salt -3 eggs -600 g apples -1 teaspoon lemon juice Crust: -75 g butter -75 g flour -75 g ground nuts -2 tablespoons sugar -1 teaspoon cinnamon For decoration and serving: -whipped cream with vanilla sugar

Base: Start by peeling the apples, choosing the juiciest and most fragrant ones, then cut them into small cubes to perfectly integrate into the dough. It is recommended to immediately sprinkle the apple cubes with lemon juice, as this will prevent oxidation and keep them a beautiful color. While preparing the apples, preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius to ensure even and quick baking.

In a large bowl, start beating the butter at room temperature, adding sugar and a pinch of salt. Mix well until the mixture becomes frothy and fluffy, which will add a delicate texture to the bases. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated before adding the next. Once the eggs are incorporated, add the cottage cheese, which will provide moisture and a wonderful flavor to the cake.

Sifting the flour together with the baking powder and pudding powder is essential to avoid lumps and to achieve an airy dough. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing gently, then add the apple cubes sprinkled with lemon juice. Transfer the dough into a 26 cm round cake pan that you have lined with baking paper to prevent sticking.

Crust: Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. In another bowl, mix the flour with ground nuts, sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon. This mixture will add a wonderful aroma and a crunchy texture. Once the butter has cooled, add it to the flour mixture and mix until you obtain a crumbly dough. Evenly distribute this dough over the apple base in the pan, ensuring it is uniformly covered.

Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes or until the cake turns golden and baked. When ready, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack, allowing air to circulate and preventing moisture. Once completely cooled, you can decorate it with whipped cream for an elegant appearance and exceptional flavor. Enjoy this delicious cake with your loved ones!

 Tags:  eggs unt flour cheese sugar fruits apples lemon nut cookies vegetarian recipes apple pie