For the dough: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180g), 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar (60g), 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (100g), 2 egg yolks,
For the filling: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar (45g), 2 cups milk (480ml), 2 lightly beaten egg yolks, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 can pineapple in syrup (500g), 9 candied pineapple rings,
For the topping: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar, 1 cup water (240ml), 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the dough: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180g), 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar (60g), 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (100g), 2 egg yolks,
For the filling: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar (45g), 2 cups milk (480ml), 2 lightly beaten egg yolks, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 can pineapple in syrup (500g), 9 candied pineapple rings,
For the topping: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar, 1 cup water (240ml), 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Preheat oven to 200°C (hot)
Makes the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, confectioner's sugar, and cold butter
Mix with fingertips until crumbly
Add egg yolks and knead until a homogeneous mass forms
Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes at room temperature
Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until golden brown
Let cool and deshell in a plate. Reserve
Makes the filling: In a medium saucepan, combine cornstarch and confectioner's sugar
Add milk and egg yolks; stir well
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened
Remove from heat and add vanilla extract
Let cool and spread over dough. Reserve
Prepare the topping: In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin and confectioner's sugar over water and let hydrate for 5 minutes
Heat over low heat, stirring until dissolved
Remove from heat, add lemon juice, and stir well
Pour into a bowl with ice and water, stirring constantly, until cooled
Spread over torte using a large spatula
Let set in refrigerator for about 1 hour or until topping becomes firm
(Approximately 206 calories per slice)
