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Carrot and orange pie with blackcurrant sorbet

8 servings

60 minutes

Carrot-orange pie with blackcurrant sorbet is a harmony of flavors and textures embodied in a delicate dessert. The bright carrot hue of the dough is enriched with spicy notes of nutmeg and cinnamon, while the citrus freshness of orange juice adds lightness. Nuts and coconut flakes add richness, and sparkling water makes the pastry airy. This pie is an example of American culinary ingenuity inspired by traditions of using vegetables in sweet dishes. Serving it with blackcurrant sorbet reveals the multilayered taste: the berry's tartness highlights the sweetness and creates a magnificent contrast. An ideal choice for cozy home tea parties or festive gatherings, it combines simplicity in preparation with elegance in presentation.

Carrot and orange pie with blackcurrant sorbet
Energy value per serving
Calories
887.7kcal
Proteins
10.8grams
Fats
38.2grams
Carbohydrates
130.4grams
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Chop the peeled carrot in a blender until pureed, mix with vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and orange juice.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Carrot: 350 g
    2. Vegetable oil: 150 ml
    3. Sugar: 550 g
    4. Salt: 5 g
    5. Orange juice: 20 ml
  • 2

    Chop the nuts finely in a blender, mix with prunes, baking soda, baking powder, flour, spices, and coconut flakes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Walnuts: 150 g
    2. Prunes: 120 g
    3. Baking soda: 15 g
    4. Baking powder (raising agent): 10 g
    5. Wheat flour: 500 g
    6. Ground cinnamon: 3 g
    7. Nutmeg: 3 g
    8. Desiccated coconut: 75 g
  • 3

    Combine both mixtures, mixing until a uniform dough.

  • 4

    Pour in strongly carbonated water, mix quickly, and distribute into molds.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sparkling water: 120 ml
  • 5

    Leave to bake at 170 degrees for 40 minutes.

  • 6

    Cut the ready pie into portions. Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar, with a scoop of blackcurrant sorbet and a sprig of mint.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sugar: 550 g