How to prepare a pie with fresh red currants and meringue in the oven? First of all, prepare all the necessary ingredients. Milk and eggs take out in advance, so that they are at room temperature. Turn on the oven at 180 degrees.
Remove the red currant berries from the branches, removing the spoiled and unripe ones. Put the berries in a sieve. Rinse the currants with cold water and allow them to drain completely. Spread the currants on a paper towel and allow to dry completely. They should be free of water by the time you start making the pie, because even a little moisture will ruin the meringue and the end result.
In a dry bowl, beat two eggs, add the yolk, pour in the white and vanilla sugar. Add a pinch of salt and whisk until puffy, light in color. Eggs should increase in 2-3 times.
Mix the flour with baking powder and potato starch. Sift the mixture into the egg mixture and mix with a spatula until a homogeneous dough.
Pour in the milk and stir.
Prepare a 20 centimeter diameter mold, cover the bottom and sides with parchment. Pour the batter into the mold and place in a hot oven. Bake the biscuit in a hot oven at 180 degrees for about 20 minutes. The exact time depends on your oven.
You can proceed with the preparation of the meringue. In a bowl, mix together powdered sugar, vanillin and cornstarch.
After the biscuit has been baking for 10 minutes, start making the top layer. How to prepare it. In a dry, degreased bowl, put the egg whites, add a pinch of salt and whisk until gently frothy. You can use vodka or alcohol to degrease the bowl.
While continuing to whisk the whites, little by little add the powdered sugar and starch. Whip until stiff peaks that hold their shape well.
Pour the completely dry red currant berries into the meringue and mix gently.
Remove the biscuit from the oven and spread an even layer of meringue and currants. If desired, you can make peaks by simply patting the meringue with a spoon. Return the red currant tart to the oven for another 15-20 minutes.
Remove the finished red currant pie from the oven and leave in the mold for 10 minutes. Remove the pie and cool completely on a rack, then remove the parchment and serve.
Bon appetit!