Preparation of the base
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1.
Mix the flour, sugar and salt in a bowl.
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Cut the butter into pieces, add and rub together by hand to form an even, crumbly mixture.
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Beat the egg, add it, mix quickly to form a dough, do not knead.
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Press the dough flat, cover and chill for approx. 30 mins.
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5.
Roll out the dough into a round (approx. 32 cm Ø) between two sheets of baking paper.
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6.
Remove the baking paper from the top, pull the dough into the tray and prick it densely with a fork.
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Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
Preparation of filling
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Bring the cream and milk to the boil. Stir in the semolina and leave to swell on the switched-off hob for 15 minutes. Leave to cool, stirring occasionally.
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Separate the eggs and whisk the egg whites. Fold in the sugar, egg yolks, lemon zest and almonds.
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Carefully fold in the beaten egg whites.
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Spread the filling over the pastry base.
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Bake in the lower part of the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes
Let the Easter cakes cool and dust with a little powdered sugar before serving, decorate with sugar decoration.