Airy apple pie with quark, vanilla and meringue made from shortcrust pastry

Instructions

Dough

1. In a bowl, use a hand mixer to mix the softened butter with the sugar, vanilla flavoring and egg yolks until creamy.
2. Mix the flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt.
3. Pour the flour mixture into the butter mixture.
4. All to form a soft dough Knead.
5. Form the dough into a ball, wrap in cling film and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Filling

1. Use a whisk to mix the cottage cheese, sugar and egg yolks together.
2. Preheat the oven to a temperature of 180- Preheat to 190 degrees.
3. Peel the apples, core them and cut into wedges.
4. Press the dough into a baking pan (approx. 25×35 cm), pulling up an edge.
5. So that the dough does not get wet from the quark filling, Brush this with 1-2 teaspoons of egg white (not yet beaten) using a kitchen brush.
6. Put the quark filling on the dough and spread it evenly.
7. Place the apple slices overlapping the quark mixture.
8. Place the apple pie in the preheated oven n.

Meringue

1. In a bowl, beat the egg whites until fluffy, starting at a low speed.
2. Then increase the speed, gradually adding the sugar. Whisk until glossy and fluffy.
3. Remove the apple pie from the oven and spread the meringue over the hot pie.
4. Replace the apple pie in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
5. Let the pie cool and slice cut.