Tarta Costeña Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Incorporate Butter
Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Ice Water
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together. Do not overwork the dough.
- 4
Chill the Dough
Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Blend the Filling
In a blender, combine fresh corn kernels, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Assemble and Bake
- 7
Roll Out the Dough
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish.
- 8
Fit the Crust
Place the rolled-out dough into the pie dish, pressing it gently into the sides and trimming any excess.
- 9
Add Filling
Pour the blended corn filling into the crust, spreading it evenly.
- 10
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Allow the tart to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar and ground cinnamon before serving.
