Streusel with gooseberries and almonds
6 servings
80 minutes
Streusel with gooseberries and almonds is a refined dessert of Austrian cuisine, where delicate almond dough harmoniously combines with the sweet-sour freshness of gooseberries. This pie belongs to the tradition of streusel, popular in many European countries, where its crumbly texture and rich flavor make it a beloved treat. Almond flakes add a sophisticated nutty aroma, while the golden crust provides an appetizing crunch. It is served slightly cooled and generously dusted with powdered sugar, highlighting the natural sweetness of the ingredients. Perfect with a cup of fragrant tea or coffee, creating a moment of true enjoyment. This streusel is a choice for connoisseurs of classic baking, where simplicity and elegance form a perfect union.
1
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
2
Cut the butter into cubes, add self-rising flour, ground almonds, sugar and use a hand blender to turn the mixture into coarse crumbs. Leave a couple of spoons for the top layer and press the rest onto the baking sheet.
- Butter: 250 g
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Cane sugar: 125 g
- Ground almonds: 125 g
3
Combine the gooseberries with powdered sugar, place on top of the dough, and sprinkle with almond flakes mixed with the remaining crumbs. Bake in the oven for about an hour until the pie is covered with a golden crust. Cool, dust with powdered sugar, cut into six pieces, and serve.
- Gooseberry: 350 g
- Powdered sugar: 85 g
- Almond petals: 50 g