For several years now, the popular actress Julia Vysotskaya has proven in practice that any housewife can cook culinary masterpieces. For her viewers, she carefully collects recipes from around the world. In each program "Eat at Home" Julia prepares a full-fledged dinner, united by a common idea. And, of course, serving a delicious dessert crowns him. One of them is a plum pie. From Vysotskaya over 5 years has accumulated far from one such recipe. Each of them is interesting in its own way.
Crumble plum cake
Julia herself considers this cake a variation on the theme of charlotte. It is preparing as fast, but it has its own characteristics. So, the dough used will be something between a biscuit and a sand. In addition, on top of the pie with plums, Julia Vysotskaya suggests sprinkling with nut crumbs. All together gives it an unforgettable aroma and taste.
First you need to cook the dough. To do this, beat with a mixer 100 grams of sugar with butter. It should be removed from the refrigerator in advance so that it warms up to room temperature. Then add one egg at a time without stopping whipping. At the end add 75 grams of flour, a pinch of salt, 6 grams of baking powder and vanilla extract. Mix everything with a silicone spatula. When kneading, a bright vanilla aroma will be felt.
Then you need to cook nut crumbs. Put 60 grams of roasted hazelnuts in a blender bowl, add 3 tablespoons of sugar and flour and chop everything. In ceramic form, spread the drain halves tightly together. In total, they will need 300 grams. Spread the dough on top (it will turn out quite thick). Sprinkle with crumbs and send to the oven for 45-50 minutes at 180 degrees. Easy, simple and tasty!
Quick plum cake
This plum pie from Vysotskaya can be called a real lifesaver. It is prepared easily, quickly and, most importantly, from available products. The highlight of the pie is that nuts crushed into flour are added to the dough. Julia suggests using hazelnuts or almonds, as they will make the dough more airy.
150 grams of softened butter should be whipped with 100 grams of sugar in a lush white cream. But do not get carried away - as soon as the mass begins to lighten, stop whipping. Then add one egg at a time, whisking thoroughly. In total, 3 pieces will be required. So it’s not only easier to make a homogeneous dough, but it will also turn out more airy.
Finely chop the 18 plums and add to the butter and egg mass. Using a blender, 100 grams of hazelnuts (a little more than a glass) should be turned into flour and put in the dough together with flour (1 glass with a slide) and baking powder (half a teaspoon). Mix everything well, put in a greased form, smooth and bake at 180 degrees until the pie with plums from Yulia Vysotskaya is browned. Great for whipping up.
Clafoutis with plums
The recipe for this cake Julia Vysotskaya borrowed from French cuisine. Classic klafuti cooked with cherries. But with plums, according to the actress, it turns out no worse. The main thing is that the fruits are seasonal, juicy and sweet. So, how to cook this pie with plums from Vysotskaya?
It is necessary to take a ceramic heat-resistant mold. It is advisable to choose prettier, since klafuti is very tender, and it is usually served in it. Remove the seeds from the plums and cut into slices. Place them tightly in a greased mold. The more fillings, the tastier, at least, so Julia advises. You need to take at least 5-6 pieces. Sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons of sugar.
Now you can cook the dough. To do this, beat 4 eggs with 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar. Add 150 ml of fat cream and whisk again. Put 2 tablespoons of flour and beat the dough again. It will be quite fluid. This is exactly what is needed for the French clafuti. You should fill them with the filling and send to the oven, preheated to 200 degrees, for 25 minutes. Cool - and you can serve airy klafuti with plums for morning tea or coffee.
Pie with walnuts, plums and curd cream
Almost every year, by the fruit ripening season, a new pie with plums from Yulia Vysotskaya appears. 2013 was no exception. This time, the actress and presenter offers to cook it from shortcrust pastry with the addition of walnuts and a gentle curd cream. The main note in appearance and taste is, of course, given to sweet plums.
Cooking begins with shortcrust pastry. It is very important that it does not heat up during kneading. Therefore, Julia recommends using a food processor for this, and cool the knives in advance in the freezer. 50 grams of walnuts should be crushed almost in powder. Add to them 250 grams of flour, half a teaspoon of salt and 125 grams of cold oil. Start kneading and insert the yolk for bonding. Add 2-3 tablespoons of ice water (one at a time). Once the dough has turned into a ball, kneading should be stopped. Lubricate the mold well with oil and lay out the dough, making small sides. Top, and not bottom, as usual, put baking paper and sprinkle about 1 kg of beans or peas. This is necessary so that the dough does not rise. Bake at 180 degrees for about 15 minutes (until half ready).
In the meantime, you need to make a curd filling. Mix 250 grams of cottage cheese with 2 tablespoons of acacia honey, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 eggs and beat well. Then add 125 grams of cream cheese (you can take low-fat), 1 yolk, 25 grams of powdered sugar and beat at the lowest speed so that the cheese does not exfoliate. Add another tablespoon of flour and just mix. If grains of cottage cheese remain in the cream, this is not scary. Remove the form with the dough from the oven, remove the paper with beans (you can leave and use it next time) and pour the curd filling. Lay the halves of the plums on top. Bake another 25 minutes. This cake has not only a bright inviting aroma, but also a very delicate taste.
Will there be more?
Despite the fact that the program "Eat at home" is not the first year, Julia continues to amaze her fans. And, of course, we should expect that in the next season at least one new pie with plums from Vysotskaya will certainly appear.