FIao

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  • Average
  • 30 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 3T olive oil
  • 3T room temperature lard
  • 6T water
  • 2T anissette liqueur (optional)
  • 1T anise seed
  • 1c all purpose flour
  • 1T sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • Filling:
  • 3 fresh mint leaves
  • 1T minced lemon zest
  • 1/3c sugar
  • 1c (8oz) Quark or cream cheese softened
  • 2 eggs
  • juice of one lemon
  • 6 fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • 2T confectioners sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 400°.

Step 2

Combine oil, lard, liqueur, anise seeds, flour, sugar,and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined into a rough dough.

Step 3

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work area and knead about 10 minutes or until it no longer sticks.

Step 4

Clean work area and dust again. Roll dough into a 13in diameter round. Carefully transfer onto a 10 inch spring form pan with 2 inch sides. Trim excess even with rim.

Step 5

Combine mint, zest, and sugar in a blender or processor until fine particles form.

Step 6

Add cheese, eggs, and lemon juice and process until smooth. Pour into crust.

Step 7

Bake for 30 minutes or until set. let cool in pan. Remove pan sides and slide onto a flat plate and dust with confectioners sugar. Serve at room temperature.

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