For the crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces, 1/2 cup granulated sugar,
For the filling: 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice or blood orange juice, 4 large egg yolks passed through a fine-mesh sieve, 1 tablespoon grated orange zest,
For the meringue: 4 large egg whites, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
For the crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces, 1/2 cup granulated sugar,
For the filling: 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice or blood orange juice, 4 large egg yolks passed through a fine-mesh sieve, 1 tablespoon grated orange zest,
For the meringue: 4 large egg whites, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine flour and butter, using your fingertips to form a crumbly mixture
Add the sugar and mix well
Pour the mixture onto a flat surface, creating a hole in the center
Add 3 tablespoons of water and, with the help of a fork, mix until the dough is even and smooth
Furnish the bottom and sides of a 24cm-diameter cake pan with the crust, leaving a 2cm border
Lay parchment paper over the crust and fill the pan with cooked rice or beans
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 15 minutes
Remove the beans and parchment paper and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until golden brown
Let cool and reserve
Prepare the filling: In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, orange juice, egg yolks, and grated orange zest
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil
Remove from heat and let cool slightly, stirring occasionally, to prevent curdling
Pour the filling over the cooled cake
Prepare the meringue: Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form
Gradually add sugar, beating continuously, until stiff peaks form again
Spread the meringue over the cake, making sure to cover any exposed filling
Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the meringue is lightly browned
Remove from heat and let cool before serving
Serves 10
Approximately 373 calories per serving.
