FOR THE PIE CRUST
EGGS
4
FLOUR
400 grams
SUGAR
150 grams
BAKING POWDER
16 grams
BUTTER
120 grams
FOR THE CUSTARD
EGGS
2
SUGAR
80 grams
FLOUR
70 grams
MILK
480 ml
CHOPPED STRAWBERRIES
240 grams
LEMON ZEST
1
FOR THE DECORATION
POWDERED SUGAR
to taste
How to Make Strawberry Crumble Pie
Step 1
Start preparing the shortcrust pastry: collect the sifted flour with the granulated sugar and the yeast in a large bowl and mix the powders together with a whisk.
Step 2
Add the eggs and the cold butter cut into cubes and start kneading with your hands.
Step 3
At the end you should obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough. Divide the dough obtained in half with the help of a cookie cutter.
Step 4
Compact half the shortcrust pastry on the bottom of a 7 inches springform pan, well buttered and floured, and set aside.
Step 5
Now prepare the custard: pour the milk and the lemon zest into a saucepan with a thick bottom, place on the heat and heat until almost boiling. Remove the lemon zest.
Step 6
In a separate bowl, shell the eggs and add the flour and the granulated sugar, then beat the ingredients together with a hand whisk.
Step 7
Pour the boiling milk slowly over the egg mixture, continuing to mix the liquid.
Step 8
Transfer everything into a saucepan.
Step 9
Place on the heat and leave to cook, stirring continuously, until you obtain a cream of the right density. Let it cool completely.
Step 10
Once the cream has cooled, pour the custard into the shortcrust pastry shell and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Step 11
Add the fresh strawberries, cleaned and cut into pieces: keep a couple aside for finishing. Sprinkle the fruit with a little granulated sugar.
Step 12
Cover the filling with the remaining dough, roughly crumbling it with your hands. Compact the pastry lightly with your hands and place in a hot oven at 356°F (180°C) for approximately 35 minutes.
Step 13
Once the cooking time is up, take the cake out of the oven, let it cool completely and move it to a serving plate; sprinkle the surface with a light layer of icing sugar. Cut the cake into slices.
Step 14
Arrange the slices on the dessert plates, bring to the table and serve. Enjoy!
