Torta de Higos (Fig Torte)

Name: Torta de Higos (Fig Torte)
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 cinnamon sticks; 3 Tbsps cornstarch; 4 larges egg yolks; 3 larges eggs, separated and at room temperature; 237 milliliters all-purpose flour, sifted; 59 milliliters milk, at room temperature; 1 teaspoons salt; 177 milliliters sugar; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

If 40 cents per serving falls in your budget, Torta de Higos (Fig Torte) might be an amazing vegetarian recipe to try. One serving contains 228 calories, 5g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 8. If you have baking powder, salt, egg yolks, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 3 hours.

Instructions

For the custard: Bring milk to boil in small saucepan or in bowl in microwave.

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Custard

Milk

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Microwave

Sauce Pan

Bowl

In large, heavy-bottomed saucepan whisk together sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and salt until very thick and pale. While vigorously whisking, add 1/4 cup hot milk, then, add remaining milk in a slow steady stream, all the while whisking. (See Notes)

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Corn Starch

Egg Yolk

Sugar

Milk

Salt

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Whisk

Sauce Pan

Add cinnamon stick and bring the mixture to boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly; mixture will thicken to the consistency of yogurt. Once custard has begun to boil, continue to boil for 1 to 2 minutes.

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Cinnamon Stick

Custard

Yogurt

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Whisk

Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.

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Vanilla

Butter

Remove and discard cinnamon stick.

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Cinnamon Stick

Strain custard into large bowl and cool completely, at least 2 hours. To avoid a skin forming, press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the custard's surface. (See Notes).

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Custard

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

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For the cake: Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.

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Oven

Combine flour and baking powder in small bowl; set aside.

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Baking Powder

All Purpose Flour

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Bowl

In large, clean, dry bowl beat egg whites and salt with whisk attachment on medium-low speed until whites loosen and begin to froth, about 1 minute. Increase speed to medium-high and beat whites until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add the sugar, a small amount at a time, and continue beating until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Egg Whites

Sugar

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

Add egg yolks and beat just until combined. Decrease speed to low and add flour in three batches, alternating with milk, scraping sides and bottom of bowl as necessary.

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Egg Yolk

All Purpose Flour

Milk

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Bowl

Add vanilla and beat just until combined.

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Vanilla

Scrape batter into ungreased 9-inch round baking dish.

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Baking Pan